Group cohesiveness can have either a positive or a negative impact on
A) Member satisfaction.
B) Performance of the group.
C) Role definitions within the group.
D) Conflict resolution.
E) Social loafing.

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Cohesiveness is important for two primary reasons: it contributes to member satisfaction and it has a major impact on performance. Generally, cohesiveness clearly can have a positive effect on performance. But this interpretation is simplistic; exceptions to this intuitive relationship occur. Tightly knit work groups can also be disruptive to the organization, such as when they sabotage the assembly line, get their boss fired, or enforce low performance norms.

Group Cohesiveness Can Have Either a Positive or a Negative