In Which of the Following Situations Would the Courts Enforce

question 46

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations would the courts enforce an oral agreement to pay extra compensation?

• A) A builder promises to complete a contract on the date previously agreed upon if he is given extra compensation.
• B) A police officer promises a neighborhood deli owner that, for a fee, he will keep a sharp lookout for burglars on the nights that he is on duty.
• C) An accountant promises to complete an audit sixty days ahead of time if she is given extra compensation.
• D) In no case will the courts allow the payment of extra compensation when the request is based on an oral contract.

Understand the impact of group dynamics on team effectiveness and performance.

Identify factors that contribute to successful teamwork and those that challenge it.

Recognize strategies for enhancing team performance and managing team challenges.

Understand the importance of task interdependence in team effectiveness.

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Definitions:

Group Members

Individuals who belong to a specific group or team, sharing common goals, tasks, or interests.

Groupthink

A phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity within a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Unanimous Decision

An agreement on a particular issue where all members of a group fully concur without any objection.

Illusion of Invulnerability

A cognitive bias that leads individuals or groups to underestimate the risks they face, often resulting in overly optimistic decision making.