The Reason That the superordinate Goal Strategy Works in Promoting

question 6

Multiple Choice

The reason that the superordinate goal strategy works in promoting cooperative climates is that:

• A) when a goal is imposed on a group by a leader, groups lose their leadership
• B) when a goal is unattainable, people like to commiserate with each other
• C) when a goal is unattainable, people suppress their motivation to succeed
• D) when different groups have to work together on a common goal, inter-group conflict tends to decrease
• E) when a goal is motivating, groups develop new organizational structures to manage their work more effectively

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Definitions:

Functionalist

A perspective in sociology and anthropology that interprets society as a structure with interrelated parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of the individuals in that society.

Feminist

A person who supports the advocacy of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.

Post-structuralist

Pertaining to a movement in thought that advocates for the deconstruction of structuralist interpretations, focusing instead on the fluidity of meanings and the instability of concepts.

Conflict

A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one, which can occur between individuals, groups, or nations.