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Cohesion
IV. The Definition of Group Cohesion
a. “the degree of attraction people feel toward the team and their motivation to remain members.”
b. This is an important determinant to a team’s success
V. Productivity Outcomes as related to Group Performance Norms and Team Cohesiveness
a. Best productivity outcome will involve high team cohesiveness and high group performance norms.
b. Moderate productivity will arise if there if there is low team cohesiveness but high group performance norms.
c. Low/Moderate productivity is when there is both low group performance norms and low team cohesiveness
d. Low productivity will be the output if there is high cohesiveness but low group performance norms.
VI. Johnson and Johnson Company
a. Believes in the importance of efficient groups.
b. They developed a 9-point system for managing group effectiveness
1. the need to have a high level of group cohesion and cooperation
2. members to maintain good working relationships among its members.
VII. Benefits of Group Cohesion
a. Members are more satisfied
b. Groups will exist longer
c. Members will experience less stress
d. Members will not feel lonely or isolated
e. Members will more strongly identify with the group
VIII. Disadvantages of Group Cohesion
a. Members are hostile to deviants.
b. Members may lose part of their identify
1. members are Invested in group ….
2. if change appearance, group may treat you negatively
c. If group goals stray from organizational goals, the group and individuals become less productive
1. members may reject those who are productive
d. Group goals may not be the best for the members individually
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