Question

A consultant hired by your organization has advised your manager to increase his team’s cohesiveness. He asks you, “What benefits would greater cohesiveness have that would make it worth the effort?” How do you respond? Check all that apply.

Teams with high cohesiveness are generally more productive due to the energizing effect of regular interaction among team members.

Teams with high cohesiveness tend to have some high-performing members but also a high number of free riders.

Members of teams with high cohesiveness feel higher loyalty to the team and have better job satisfaction.

Teams with high cohesiveness are less productive than low-cohesion teams when team members sense hostility from managers

Answer 1

Answer :

a. Teams with high cohesiveness are generally more productive due to the energizing effect of regular interaction among team members.

b. Members of teams with high cohesiveness feel higher loyalty to the team and have better job satisfaction.

Note : Team cohesiveness refers to increasing the productivity of the employees along with providing the job satisfaction by trying to unite the team members which will enhance their performance, team work and loyalty.