Researchers have suggested that members of teams with high social cohesion may be more likely to engage in groupthink. They may, therefore, put great emphasis on unanimity.

Potential Reason Why High Social Cohesion can Decrease Knowledge Sharing

When social cohesion within a team is high, members tend to engage in knowledge sharing to a lesser extent (as compared to medium social cohesion).

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Different Levels of Social Cohesion on Knowledge Sharing

Kakar, A. K. (2018). How do team cohesion and psychological safety impact knowledge sharing in software development projects?. Knowledge and Process Management, 25(4), 258-267.


How do team cohesion and psychological safety impact knowledge sharing in software development projects?

When social cohesion within a team is low, members tend to engage in less knowledge sharing.

Effect of Low Social Cohesion on Knowledge Sharing

When the social cohesion within a team is at a medium levels, team members engage in the most knowledge sharing.

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