When Is Crowdsourcing Best Employed

question 61

Multiple Choice

When is crowdsourcing best employed?

• A)When in-house expertise is lacking and the nature of the problem can be clearly stated
• B)When in-house expertise is available and the nature of the problem can be clearly stated
• C)When in-house expertise is lacking and the nature of the problem cannot be clearly stated
• D)When in-house expertise is available and the nature of the problem cannot be clearly stated
• E)When a diverse crowd is knowledgeable and the problem cannot be clearly stated

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Definitions:

Social Identity Theory

A theory of group formation and maintenance that stresses the need of individual members to feel a sense of belonging.

Teamwork

The collaborative effort of a group aimed at achieving a common goal or completing a task in the most effective and efficient way.

Shared Social Identity

Shared social identity is the sense of belonging to a specific group or community, which influences one’s feelings, actions, and interactions with others within the same social category.

Structural Functionalism

A sociological perspective that emphasizes the societal structures' role in maintaining stability and order within a society.