Question

Explain why group cohesion is important and how to build it. ( 150 word answer)

Identify and explain in detail the four functions of team norms and their positive and negative effects. ( 150 word answer)

Identify and explain in detail the five characteristics of successful teams. How have researchers investigated these characteristics? Why have these researchers found different results and how are their results different from one another? ( 150 words answer)

Answer 1

Explain why group cohesion is important and how to build it.

Group cohesion is an attribute of a group where the members like one another, they like the group and there is generally a higher degree of similarity and communication within the group. When a group achieves cohesion, they communicate better, they work well together, they have a higher degree of loyalty and belongingness, and eventually this improves the overall group performance. Considering all these points, the group becomes more production and positive towards their goal. This is a boon for any organization (in most cases) and thus organizations attempt to achieve group cohesion.

• Different experts mention different steps for group cohesiveness but the following ingredients are common and required.
• Common goal and mission for the team/group
• Practice on task/teamwork/communication
• Complementary strengths against others’ weakness
• Environment of trust, honest feedback and improvement
• Celebration of success and boosting of morale

These components needs to be established in a group. They can be done in any order but these needs to be present for a group to be cohesive.