Group Cohesion and Organizational Performance in Imo State University, Nigeria

Abstract

This study explored the relationship between group cohesion and organizational performance in Imo State University, Nigeria. Specifically, the study examined the relationship between interpersonal attraction and improved collaboration, as well as the relationship between social integration and enhanced creativity in Imo State University, Nigeria. Stratified sampling technique was used. The population of the study is 23,968 and sample size of 377 was gotten from Krejcie and Morgan table. Hypotheses were tested with Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS, version 27). Findings indicated that there is a significant positive relationship between interpersonal attraction and improved collaboration in Imo State University, Nigeria. The findings further revealed that social integration positively correlates with enhanced creativity at Imo State University, Nigeria. The research concluded that a statistically significant positive correlation exists between group cohesion and organisational performance at Imo State University, Nigeria. The study, therefore, recommended that Imo State University, Nigeria should prioritise team-building programs that cultivate interpersonal relationships to improve collaboration among staff and students. The administration of Imo State University should promote social integration via multicultural events, workshops, and joint initiatives.