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I need help understanding the concept of cohesiveness, and its impact on behavior. Does a group need to be cohesive to be successful? Why or why not?

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Cohesiveness is the ability of a group of individuals to work in a coordinated and unified manner with one another. Cohesiveness is also the ability of these individuals to work without any undue levels of strife and conflict, although there will be differing opinions as to how to carry out group activities. In ...

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