What Is a Network of Personal Interactions and Relationships Among

question 100

Multiple Choice

What is a network of personal interactions and relationships among employees unrelated to the firm's formal authority structure called?

• A)Grapevine
• B)Social circle
• C)Clique
• D)Faction
• E)Informal organization

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Definitions:

Homosocial Reproduction

The tendency of people in positions of power to select or favor others who share similar backgrounds, interests, or characteristics, particularly in relation to gender.

Positions of Power

Roles or statuses within a society, organization, or group that grant individuals authority, influence, and the ability to make decisions that affect others' lives or operations.

Like Themselves

An inclination towards connecting with or favoring individuals who share similar traits, characteristics, or interests; related to the concept of homophily.

Glass Ceiling

A metaphorical barrier that prevents minority groups, including women and people of color, from advancing beyond a certain level in a hierarchical organization due to discrimination.