When People in an Organization Begin to Form Cliques,and Their

question 21

Multiple Choice

When people in an organization begin to form cliques,and their group identity becomes so strong that they include and exclude people based on whether they fit the group's bias and perceptions is called ______.

• A)'team dynamics'
• B)'racism'
• C)'in-group bias'
• D)'team bonding'

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Definitions:

Team Dysfunction

A situation where a team is unable to work effectively together, often resulting in conflict, reduced productivity, and failure to achieve goals.

Agreement-at-Any-Cost

A mindset or strategy where reaching consensus is prioritized over the quality or implications of the decision.

Group Decision Making

The process of making choices or solving problems as a collective, involving multiple individuals to reach a consensus or decision.

Staff Meetings

Regularly scheduled gatherings where employees and management meet to discuss issues, share information, and make decisions related to the workplace or projects.