Purpose: The Team Cohesion Paper aims to define, evaluate, and practically apply team
cohesion knowledge within a modern organizational context.
Directions: Write a paper that defines and discusses the importance of and application of
team cohesion in the modern organization, including a discussion of face-to-face and
virtual environments. Specifically, provide an example of how team cohesion is applied to
a specific organization of familiarity.
Add a paragraph to discuss hybrid practices. Propose the best practice and why, and then
conclude the paper.
References: peer-reviewed references should be included to solidify and support the
statements made in the paper. The number of references for each paper will vary.
Suggested Outline:
Introduction
Team Cohesion Defined
The Importance of Team Cohesion
Face-to-face and Virtual Team Cohesion Practices
Team Cohesion Application in the Modern Organization
Conclusion
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Requirements: The suggested paper length is five to eight pages. The most current APA
guidelines are required to complete and format. There must be 8 to 10 sources. I listed a
few below, if they are not great sources, feel free to use other peer-reviewed sources. I
ask that at least 4 of the selected sources below be used in the paper and the rest be
your own.
Please be thorough and give adequate explanation, along with proper peer-reviewed
references to cite your work when needed. Proofread.
Rubric
The introduction informs the reader that the paper provides an overview of Team Cohesion and its
application in a specific organization. The introduction is written in a thorough, clear, and concise manner.
The paper concisely and logically defines team cohesion, discusses virtual and face-to-face team formation,
and provides a robust example of team cohesions application in a modern organization. The conclusion
exemplarily recaps the intent and main elements of the paper and brings the paper to a refined and logical
conclusion.
The conclusion exemplarily recaps the intent and main elements of the paper and brings the paper to a
refined and logical conclusion.
Transitions are seamless, the flow of the document is logical and precise. The readability of the document is
exceptional.
Sources:
Ma?likowska, M., & Gibbert, M. (2023). Dynamic Boundaries in Virtual Student Teams: Is Participant
Alignment the New Team Cohesion? Academy of Management Learning & Education, 22(4), 621640.
Ramírez Muñoz, A., Vega-Díaz, M., & González-García, H. (2023). Team Cohesion Profiles: Influence on
the Development of Mental Skills and Stress Management. Journal of Sports Science & Medicine, 22(4),
637644.
Hill, N. S., & Villamor, I. (2023). The influence of team cultural value orientations on norms of conduct in
hybrid teams: Implications for team cohesion and performance. Group Processes & Intergroup
Relations, 26(7), 14361456.
Reizer, A., Harel, T., & Ben-Shalom, U. (2023). Helping Others Results in Helping Yourself: How WellBeing Is Shaped by Agreeableness and Perceived Team Cohesion. Behavioral Sciences (2076328X), 13(2), 150.
van der Voet, J., & Steijn, B. (2021). Team innovation through collaboration: how visionary leadership
spurs innovation via team cohesion. Public Management Review, 23(9), 12751294
Burt, B. A., Stone Jr, B., Perkins, T., Polk, A., Ramirez, C., & Rosado, J. (2022). Team Culture of
Community: Cultural Practices for Scientific Team Cohesion and Productivity. Small Group
Research, 53(6), 855890
Mariam, S., Khawaja, K. F., Qaisar, M. N., & Ahmad, F. (2022). Knowledge-Oriented Leadership, Team
Cohesion, and Project Success: A Conditional Mechanism. Project Management Journal, 53(2), 128145.
