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The elements of group structure are as follows: (i) Status: Status refers to the relative social position given to group members by others. This relative position may be either ascribed (given because of one?s seniority) or achieved (the person has achieved status because of expertise or hard work). By being members of the group, we enjoy the status associated with that group. All of us, strive to be members of such groups which are high in status or viewed favourably by others. Even within a group, members can have different prestige and status. For example, captain of a cricket team has higher status as compared to other players. (ii) Cohesiveness: It refers to togetherness, binding or mutual attraction among group members. As the group becomes more cohesive, group members start to think, feel and act as a social unit, and feel less isolated. It is difficult to leave a cohesive, group or to gain membership of a group which is highly cohesive. Extreme cohesiveness may sometimes not be in a group?s interest, tills phenomenon is called group think.
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