Jill Is a Member of a Research and Development Team

question 49

Multiple Choice

Jill is a member of a research and development team. Her weekly appraisal indicates that her personal contributions since joining the team are significantly lower than what she accomplished previously as an individual contributor. Jill's behavior exemplifies

• A)synergy.
• B)group conformity.
• C)cohesion.
• D)social loafing.
• E)task interdependency.

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Definitions:

Static Evaluation

Viewing people or situations as unchanging, and failing to recognize that change occurs over time.

Open-Ended Questions

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Nonverbal Messages

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Mild Offense

A minor wrongdoing or insult that may provoke slight anger or annoyance.