The degree to which group members want to stay in the group and resist outside influences.

• A. Informal Organization
• B. Line Positions
• C. Group Cohesiveness
• D. Managerial Hierarchy

Answer: (C)

Group cohesiveness is about how strongly members are bonded to the group—their desire to stay, work together, and resist outside pressures. When a group is cohesive, members feel a sense of belonging, share common goals and norms, and support one another, which reduces turnover and makes external influences easier to ignore or resist. That directly matches the description of “the degree to which group members want to stay in the group and resist outside influences.”

In contrast, informal Organization refers to the social networks and unwritten relationships within the organization, not specifically the depth of attachment to the group. Line Positions describe roles in the chain of command, and Managerial Hierarchy outlines levels of authority—these focus on structure and power rather than the strength of group bonds.