Group cohesiveness.pptx final

Factors affecting group cohesiveness

1. V.MATHUABIRAMI 2018600706 FACTORS AFFECTING GROUP COHESIVENESS

2. Cohesiveness Cohesiveness defines the degree of closeness that the members feel with the group. It identifies the strength of the member’s desires to remain in the group and the degree of commitment to the group. The extent of cohesiveness depends upon many factors including the compatibility of individual goals with group goals.

3. Group Cohesiveness Group cohesiveness can be defined as a bond that pulls people toward membership in a particular group and resists separation from that group . Group cohesiveness means the degree of attachment of the members or their groups. If group cohesion is high , the interaction between members of the group is high and the degree of agreement in group opinion .

4. Characteristics They have collective identity They share the group goals and norms and have common interests and backgrounds They share a sense of purpose, working together on a meaningful task or cause. They establish a structured pattern of communication, The members interact among themselves quite frequently and interpersonal communication is very effective.

5. Factors

6. Factors Group size External pressure Past group experience Success Physical distance Degree of depedency Stage of Group Trust Physical distance severity of initiation Difficult in entry Threats/External pressure Cooperation Status Leadership Location

7. Group size Small group size  is a greater probability of being cohesive than large groups . small group increases interaction and communication. When team increases it restricts inter group and intra group communication and encourages for the formation of sub groups . Dilution of group goal.

8. External pressure/Threats/Outside pressure Externa l threats create higher bonds between members. When there are pressures from out side , group memebrs tend to minimize their personal differences to fight the common enemy. External threat is unpredictable and uncontrollable Internal threat can be predictable and controllable . Strong and united team can easily face threat in an organization.

9. Threat is a very powerful force which unifies the group, particularly when it come from: (i) Outside the group (ii) Cooperation can help over-some the threat and (iii) There is little or no chance for escape. For example, the management threats frequently bring together an otherwise disarrayed union. Thus, the threatening party will have a less chance of success when faced with a unified force.

10. Past group experience When members of a new group have had previous positive group experiences , they are more easily able to establish group cohesion. When members have had past group experiences that were unfavorable, they will resist developing cohesion .

11. Success When a group achieves a meaningful goal, the cohesiveness of the group increases because the success is shared by all the members and each one feels responsible for the achievement. Specially, if a group has a series of successes, it builds a united team spirit.

12. Examples For this reason, successful companies find it easier to hire new talented employees. Similarly, prestigious universities are never short of applicants for admission. This proves that every one loves a winner.

13. status Status and cohesiveness are positively related in an organization Status is identity of team and team members and their tasks in an organization Status will leads to achievement,  growth and development of the organization. A high status group that is successful in achieving its goals ten d s to have greater cohesiveness. Membership in such a group is highly rated.

14. Trust When group members feel they can trust each other , group cohesiveness is more easily developed. Stage of new group When a new group forms, there tends to be an initial burst in group cohesiveness because the first goal of any group is often to form.

15. Cooperation It is the team spirit that is developed by all team members in the team. It helps to share their personal opinion, suggestion, and recommendation relating to group tasks, reward system in a team and teamwork. Well designed organization structure promotes greater cooperation in this way cohesiveness is enhanced.

16. Degree of dependency: The more dependent a person is on group for some result or effect, the greater will be the group’s attractiveness , an consequently greater is its cohesiveness. Location : People who work closely together in the same geographical location have numerous opportunities to interact and exchange ideas resulting in highly effective an d cohesive groups than do people who are geographically separated.

17. Physical Distance It is very important when people working together at a very close distance are likely to have greater opportunity for interaction in an organization. It enhances the free exchange of ideas, sharing the problems and prospects in an organization. Therefore, it develops a closeness among the team members who leading to greater cohesiveness

18. Severity of Initiation It is positively correlated  towards with cohesiveness , When strict admission procedures are prescribed for entry into group that is create severity of initiation. In this case, the group becomes unique and elite in the eyes of other teams in an organization. It arises out of the natural human tendency which share among the team members and get benefits for their efforts in an organization.

19. Group Leadership The qualities of the group leader determine the extent to which the group members bind themselves with the group. If leader is dynamic and energetic , he motivates the group members to work with zeal for the attainment of common goals.

20. He tries to build and maintain high group loyalty among members . The different styles of leadership influence the group cohesiveness differently. An effective leader keeps the members of the group more close by helping them satisfy their social needs

21. Time spent Together Time spent together and cohesiveness is positively related people who met frequently and spend time together for developing mutual attraction and interpersonal interaction. Team members are developing friendship and communication among members in an organization.

22. Management Behaviour The behaviour of management has a direct influence on the degree of cohesion that exists within a group. By creating competition among employees and by constantly comparing one employee with another, a manager may make close relating difficult. A manager can also build solidarity by rewarding cooperative behaviour. He can utilise the group cohesiveness for achieving the goals of the enterprise if he can provide them good leadership.

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