Cohesive group

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According to Stephen P Robbins, “Group cohesiveness is the degree to

According to Stephen P Robbins, “Group cohesiveness is the degree to

which members are attracted to each other and are motivated to stay in the group.”

What is group cohesiveness?

Cohesion grows out of communication and common interest 

Builds group identity

Creates climate of inclusion for all members

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- The members share the group goals and have common interests.

- The members share the group goals and have common interests. -

The number of members is relatively small. - The members are in constant touch with each other and have very effective interpersonal communication - High group loyalty. - Members interact among themselves quite frequently. - Members keep themselves attached to the group as they feel that their needs would satisfied by the group

Attributes of a Cohesive Group  

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- Task Cohesion – the degree to which members of a

- Task Cohesion – the degree to which members of a

group work together to achieve common goals - Social Cohesion – reflects the degree to which members of a team like each other and enjoy each other’s company

Types of Cohesion

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 Inter-group competition  Personal attraction  Favorable evaluation  Agreement

 Inter-group competition  Personal attraction  Favorable evaluation  Agreement

on Goals  Interaction

Factors that Increase Group Cohesiveness

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 Large group size  Disagreement on goals  Intra-group competition

 Large group size  Disagreement on goals  Intra-group competition  Domination  Unpleasant

experiences

Factors that decrease Cohesiveness

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 Group cohesion has been linked to a range of positive

 Group cohesion has been linked to a range of positive

and negative consequences.  People in cohesive groups are confronted with powerful pressures to confirm to the group’s goals, norms, and decisions.  Cohesiveness leads to the improvement in productivity and efficiency of individuals as well as groups.

Conclusion