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Explain the any five characteristics of association.

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Some of the important characteristics of association are as follows:

(1) A group of People:

An association is basically a group of people who have some common objectives. Without a group of people no association can be formed. Hence a group of people is important.

(2) Organization:

Association does not refer to any ordinary group of people rather it refers to an organized group of people. In other words when a group of people organize themselves for the pursuit of some common interest an association is formed. Hence association is called as an organized group. There is certain rules which guide the people.

(3) Common Aims and Objectives:

It is the most important characteristic of association. Because association does not refers to a mere collection of human beings rather it refers to those group of individuals who have some common aims and objectives. All the members tries to achieve the common objectives. Hence association is a means to achieve common objectives. For example people having similar political objectives may join in a particular political party.

(4) Some rules and regulations:

We know association is an organised group. Every organised group or organization based on some rules and regulations. This body of rules and regulations governs and guides the relations of its members. These rules and regulations are either written or unwritten. Members or officials of an association obey these rules and works according to these rules and regulation.

(5) Co-operative Spirit :

Association is the result of co­operative spirit of some organised individuals. Hence the other name of association is co-operation. Here people work together with a co­operative spirit to fulfil some common purposes. This co-operative spirit helps them to realize their objectives. When this spirit is lacking there is no co-operation and no association.

(6) Voluntary Membership :

The membership of an association is voluntary in nature. People voluntarily join in an association to fulfill their desired aims and objectives. They can also withdraw their membership when they feel so. Similarly no one can compel them to be a member of any association. But he have to obey the rules and regulations of the association.

(7) Degree of Permanency:

The degree of permanency varies from association to association. Some association may be temporary where as some are permanent. There exists some long lived association like family or state. Similarly there exists some temporary associations like flood relief association.

(8) Legal Status :

Association is an organised social group which has responsible members. This shows that association has legal status. It can sue and be sued. Legal action can also be taken against the members as well as officials if disobey it’s rules and regulations.

(9) Office Bearers :

An association have office bearers who manage it’s affairs and guides it’s functioning. These office bearers are elected for a definite period of time by it’s members.

(10) Artificial Nature:

Association is an artificial creation. It is man made in nature. Some individuals deliberately form association to fulfill their common objectives. It does not grow naturally or spontaneously. There exists no natural bond between the members of association. Rather there exists a bond of self interest.

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