The principles of group development, formation of group structure, and functioning of informal, natural groups as a background and context for the study of the behavior of formal organizations are reviewed. It is the first of five literature reviews of scientific investigations of group behavior, isolation, and stress, focused on the problems of organization, management, supervision, and human relations at AC+W sites in the Alaskan Air Command. Emphasis is placed here on the basic processes of group formation, development of group structure, social power (and leadership), communication of information, and group norms as regulators of behavior. Implications for military commanders are discussed from the view-point that the military commander, at every level, is an appointed leader who must exploit principles of human behavior effectively in order fully to realize his role and accomplish his mission.

A critical discussion and interpretation of principles of leadership and management with particular reference to the problems of AC+W sites in Alaska is presented, which is based on a review of scientific research in the fields of psychology, sociology and management science, primarily. The major topics covered include relations of management and leadership, group-centered vs. production-centered management, organizational relations, organizational control, and leadership in formal organizations. Selected references are cited and reference is made to an annotated bibliography contraining abstracts of significant studies: AAL Reports 61-18 to 61-24, incl. (Author).

This annotated bibliography is part of a bibliographic study of research related to factors contributing to the effectiveness of AC+W sites in Alaska. The annotated ibliographies in this series include the following titles, issued as separate publications: (1) The Basic Psychology of Group Behavior, (2) Dimensions of Group Structure and Group Behavior, (3) Environmental Stress and Behavior Ecology, (4) Organizational Staffing, (5) Organizational Management and Leadership, and (6) Leadership in Formal Groups. The present report, Basic Psychology of Group Behavior, is organized in six sections: (1) General Studies and Reviews, (2) Roles, Status and IntraGroup Interactions, (3) Communication and Information, (4) Individual Perceptions in Group Behavior, (5) Attitudes and Attitude Change, and (6) Methodological Studies. (Author).