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Social Influence And Group Processes

Question
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What are the benefits of co-operation?

Solution

Groups may be co-operative or competitive. Technically, the behaviour that yields maximal joint profit for all the parties involved is called co-operation. The behaviour that yields maximal relative gain is labelled competition.

• Co-operative goals are those, which are defined in such a way that each individual can attain the goal if other members are also attaining their goals. There is interdependence in goal attainment.

Effects of co-operation:

• Goal achievement becomes easy.

• Interpersonal relations get strengthened.

• Cohesiveness rises in the group.

• Group-members become ready to work for others.

• Willingness to accept other's divergent view-point.