Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter you should be able to:

1.

Describe the nature of cohesiveness in terms of its attributes.

2.

Specify the determinants of cohesiveness.

3.

Explain the benefits of cohesiveness.

4.

Describe and explain the relationship between cohesiveness and productivity.

5.

Specify how each of these characteristics bears upon group cohesiveness: leadership style, effective participation, commitment to do one's best, commitment to the good of the group, commitment to cooperation, and commitment to careful listening as well as to group goals.

6.

Explain the fundamental idea of Janis' notion of groupthink.

7.

Recall and describe the conditions from which groupthink emerges.

8.

Specify and explain these symptoms of groupthink: overestimations of the group, closed mindedness, and pressures toward uniformity.

9.

List seven consequences of groupthink and specify what group members can do to prevent the groupthink syndrome.

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