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Group Dynamics and Leadership

Task and social cohesion

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Overview

Group cohesion, task and social cohesion, which matters more, interactive sports, the harm of high social cohesion, productivity, credit, praise and feedback, and strategies to build cohesion.

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Key term

What is social cohesion, and how does it compare with task cohesion for success?

Key term

What is group cohesion?

Key term

What is task cohesion?

Questions from this subtopic

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  1. 1

    What is group cohesion?

    Model answer

    Group cohesion is the tendency of a group to stick together and stay united in pursuit of its goals.

  2. 2

    What is task cohesion?

    Model answer

    Task cohesion is members working together to achieve a shared goal. Members may not be friends off the field.

  3. 3

    What is social cohesion?

    Model answer

    Social cohesion is members liking each other and enjoying each other's company. Social cohesion builds friendship and trust.

  4. 4

    Which type of cohesion matters more for team performance?

    Model answer

    Task cohesion is usually more closely linked to success. Social cohesion helps but cannot replace a shared commitment to the task.

  5. 5

    Why is task cohesion especially important in interactive sports?

    Model answer

    Interactive sports such as football need players to coordinate constantly. Poor task cohesion causes breakdowns in teamwork.

  6. 6

    How can high social cohesion harm performance?

    Model answer

    A close group of friends may put socialising before hard work. Cliques can exclude new members.

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