Is Group Cohesiveness a Double-Edged Sword?: An Investigation of the Effects of Cohesiveness on Performance

The study investigates the relationship between cohesiveness and group effectiveness. The link between the two constructs is predicted to be moderated by the orientation (whether task or nontask) and strength of work group norms. Datafrom a 1995 survey of army units in the Danish military were used....

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Published in:Small group research 1998-02, Vol.29 (1), p.124-143
Main Author: Langfred, Claus W.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Biological and medical sciences
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Social interactions. Communication. Group processes
Social psychology
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Summary:The study investigates the relationship between cohesiveness and group effectiveness. The link between the two constructs is predicted to be moderated by the orientation (whether task or nontask) and strength of work group norms. Datafrom a 1995 survey of army units in the Danish military were used. Multiple regression was used to test hypotheses, and the results indicated strong supportfor the existence of a moderator
ISSN:1046-4964
1552-8278
DOI:10.1177/1046496498291005