You Are a Member of a Group of Five People

question 50

Multiple Choice

You are a member of a group of five people whose task it is to address and stuff 1,000 envelopes for mailing.Research on _______ suggests that it would be better to give each person 200 envelopes to address and stuff the envelopes alone,whereas research on _______ suggests that it would be better to have everyone work on the task together in the same room.

• A) contagion; social loafing
• B) social loafing; deindividuation
• C) deindividuation; social loafing
• D) social facilitation; social loafing
• E) social loafing; social facilitation

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Definitions:

Transactional

An approach or interaction primarily focused on exchanges or transactions, often emphasizing efficiency and short-term gains.

Social Exchange Theory

A conceptual framework suggesting that social behavior is the result of an exchange process, aiming to maximize benefits and minimize costs in relationships.

LMX

Leader-Member Exchange, a theory emphasizing the dynamic relationships between leaders and their team members, focusing on how these relationships influence organizational outcomes.

Authentic Leadership

A positive form of leadership that involves being true to oneself.