The Model of the Evolution of Informal Groups Proposed by George

question 32

Multiple Choice

The model of the evolution of informal groups proposed by George Homans suggests that ________.

• A)once established,informal groups will resist changes in the formal work group that threaten the satisfaction of the informal group's members
• B)informal groups will naturally evolve into problem-solving groups
• C)the sentiments and activities that emerge within an informal group rarely result from the sentiments,interactions,and activities that already exist within a formal group
• D)managers should refrain from implementing ideas generated from the feedback received from informal groups as they tend to be biased
• E)informal groups instituted at the behest of management are more fruitful from an organizational perspective than ones that naturally evolve

Understand the Galatea effect and its application in setting personal performance goals.

Understand the difference between direct and indirect materials and their role in manufacturing.

Comprehend the impact of technology on manufacturing processes, particularly on direct labor and material costs.

Identify components of product costs including direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.

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Definitions:

Process Capability Index

A statistical measure that quantifies how well a process can produce output within specification limits compared to its natural variability.

Standard Deviation

A measure that quantifies the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of values.

Specification Limits

Defined thresholds within which the values of a product, process, or service must fall to meet quality standards.

Pooled Standard Deviation

An estimation of standard deviation that combines two or more groups of data, assuming equal variance across these groups.