Running head: TEAM CONFLICT AND COHESION


Team Conflict and Cohesion

Mak Turno

University of Phoenix

July 9, 2007


Team Conflict and Cohesion
The dynamics of a team relies heavily on the interaction of team members during times of conflict not just during times of agreement. Often groups seek to achieve a cohesive relationship in an effort to unite the team towards its goals. Group members can make the mistake of subverting conflict in an attempt to maintain this team unity. Conflict serves a valuable role in effective group interactions that must be understood by participants of a team. An examination into the characteristics of conflict and cohesion and the relationship between the two dynamics can provide perspective to achieve the goal of educating team members. Furthermore, team members must be educated on conflict resolution strategies that allow for conflict and cohesion to exist on the same team.
Characteristics of Cohesion
Team cohesion has two......

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Title: Team Cohesion
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