A Local Government Work-Crew Cleans Up Parks and Other Public

question 16

Multiple Choice

A local government work-crew cleans up parks and other public spaces. In this crew the dirtiest jobs are generally given to the newest members, while the more senior members of the crew tend to do little except draw their pay. What is the class of norms that encompasses arrangements like this?

• A) performance.
• B) appearance
• C) confluence
• D) financial rewards
• E) resource allocation

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Definitions:

Cohesive

Characterized by unity and forming a whole, often used to describe groups that work well together.

Task Conflict

Disagreements among individuals or groups regarding the distribution of tasks, methods, and processes in organizational settings.

Process Conflict

Process Conflict arises over how something should be done, involving disagreements on methodologies, procedures, or administrative policies.

Relationship Conflict

Relationship conflict involves personal, emotional tensions and animosities among individuals working together, often leading to decreased team cohesiveness and performance.