Many Work and School Groups Now Include Members for Whom

question 4

Multiple Choice

Many work and school groups now include members for whom English is a second language. Which of the following statements about such groups is supported by research?

• A) Cohesiveness is not compromised as long as individuals interact actively.
• B) Members tend to become impatient with each other, and cohesion breaks down.
• C) Most English-as-a-second-language members become withdrawn, and major decisions are made without them.
• D) Multiple-language groups make superior decisions compared with single-language groups.

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

A cost that varies with the level of output or sales, such as raw materials or direct labor costs.

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs, indicating how much contributes towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales activities, such as rent, insurance, and salaries, over a certain period.

Composite Unit

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