One Research Study Discussed in Your Text Examined the Diversity

question 53

Multiple Choice

One research study discussed in your text examined the diversity and performance of 19 teams in a wood products company.Which statement best summarizes the study's conclusions?

• A) There is a relationship between structural diversity or structural holeyness and performance of the team.
• B) Age diversity significantly increased the extent of structural holeyness and decreased creativity.
• C) Race and gender influenced the proportion of structural holes within a work team and,accordingly,performance in a negative way.
• D) Teams with fewer structural holes are more creative.

---

Definitions:

Labelling the Arousal

Labelling the arousal refers to the process of identifying and attributing the cause of physiological arousal to specific emotions or reactions.

Identifying with the Victim

The process of empathizing or relating oneself with the experiences or suffering of a victim, which can influence one's response or action.

Bystander-Calculus Model

A theoretical model explaining the decision-making process individuals go through in deciding whether to intervene in an emergency situation, weighing personal costs and benefits.

Crucial Stage

A critical or pivotal phase in a process or series of events where important decisions or developments significantly impact outcomes.