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The importance of organizational context, II: An empirical test of work group cohesiveness and effectiveness in two governmental bureaucracies

ABSTRACT

The authors test a model of the effects of cohesiveness and group norms on group effectiveness given differences in bureaucratic context--specifically, interunit interdependence and social support. Data from survey studies of two diverse government hierarchies are used. Multiple regression was used to test hypotheses. Results provided support for the proposed model and hypotheses.

INTRODUCTION

In an article in the previous part of this issue, the authors presented a conceptual model of the relationship between cohesiveness and effectiveness in work groups. They discussed how this relationship could differ, depending on organizational context. They reaffirmed the moderating ...

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