The Group Has the Greatest Power, but Not Necessarily the Greatest

question 47

Short Answer

The group has the greatest power, but not necessarily the greatest numbers.

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Definitions:

Drive To Defend

A psychological or organizational impulse to protect oneself or the organization from threats or criticism.

Task Forces

Small temporary groups created to tackle a specific problem or to carry out a specific task within an organization.

Temporary Groups

Temporary groups are teams or committees formed for a specific short-term purpose, disbanding after the goal is met.

Task Interdependence

The degree to which the work performed by one employee is dependent on the work performed by another employee or group within an organization.