Richard needs a team of highly goal-oriented individuals for a short-term project. The members would be required to work closely with each other and solve issues related to a new product being...

Richard needs a team of highly goal-oriented individuals for a short-term project. The members would be required to work closely with each other and solve issues related to a new product being launched by the company. Can cohesiveness between the team members interfere in the optimal performance of the team?

a. No, a group is formed mainly for social reasons and cohesiveness is an essential element of every group.

 b. Yes, if maintaining good relations among group members becomes more important than finding solutions to problems.

c. Yes, a good team is one that remains focused on routine tasks rather than being cohesive.

 d. No, a group that is high on cohesiveness ensures effective decisions from its members