Sherif (1962) Argues in His 'Realistic Conflict Theory' That

question 14

Multiple Choice

Sherif (1962) argues in his 'realistic conflict theory' that:

• A) the mere presence of another group should improve intergroup relations.
• B) shared goals between groups reduce intergroup conflict.
• C) simple contact between members of opposing groups can improve intergroup relations.
• D) superordinate goals take group conflict to a higher level.

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Definitions:

Decide-Alone Option

The principle of making a decision without consulting others, typically in contexts where individual judgment is valued or necessary.

Vroom-Jago

A model used in decision-making that evaluates the effectiveness of different leadership styles in various situational scenarios.

Leader-Participation Model

A framework that suggests the optimal level of participation in decision-making varies by situation.

Transformational Leadership

Transformational leadership is a style of leadership where a leader works with their team to identify needed change, creating a vision to guide the change through inspiration and executing the change in tandem with committed members of the group.