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Describe some of the factors involved with a group's cohesiveness.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Women are more likely to be appointed to leadership positions when an organization is in ____.
 
  FIll in the blank with correct word.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer:
Cohesiveness is defined as being the factors that cause group members to remain in the group. There are several such factors, including:
1) members like each other
2) members mostly share common goals
3) the group feels essential; they feel they could not replace the group
4) members perform well together
5) there is a general feeling of solidarity
6) members are supportive of in-group members, not so cooperative with outgroup members
7) the perception of external threats or serious competition also increase members' commitment to the group

Answer to Question 2

Answer: crisis



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