Cohesiveness is more likely to develop in groups:

a. in which there is mandatory membership.
b. in which the members are prescribed individual roles.
c. in which members are attracted to its purpose.
d. which are not goal oriented.


Answer: c. in which members are attracted to its purpose.
Research suggests that five factors help foster cohesiveness in groups. First, members are attracted to its purpose. Voluntary membership is another factor that increases cohesiveness in a group.

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