Association

To maintain the existence and conduct the life of a man as a social being properly, he needs to fulfil his different types of necessities, then man forms a committee to get those needs and objectives, that committee is known as an association.

"An association is a group organized for the pursuit of an interest or group of interests in common." - MacIver & Page

Examples: Trade Unions, Leisure Clubs, College Neighborhood Groups, Political Parties, Churches/Temples.

Characteristics of Association:

• Group of people.
• Fixed objectives.
• A definite organization.
• Thoughtful establishment committee.
• Based on rules.
• Voluntary membership. 
• Formal relations among the members.