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:
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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 cohesion’s 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), 621–640.
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),
637–644.
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), 1436–1456.
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), 1275–1294
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), 855–890
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), 128–145.