Within a group, individuals may hold both formal and informal statuses.

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Formal statuses are positions within a group that have been officially designated such as a CEO, manager or team leader. Informal statuses are positions that are not officially recognized but based on an individual's perceived importance or influence within the group such as the class clown or the mediator. Individuals can hold both formal and informal statuses simultaneously within a group.

Within a Group, Individuals May Hold Both Formal and Informal