Imagine That You Are on the Olympics Planning Committee

question 114

Multiple Choice

Imagine that you are on the Olympics Planning Committee.Nine out of ten of the committee members hold the same opinions.However,one member,Laura,consistently deviates from the group's opinion.How is your group most likely to act toward Laura to bring her in line with the group's opinion?

• A) The group will immediately punish Laura to force her to change her opinion.
• B) The group will first increase communication with Laura. When that doesn't work, the group will ignore and punish Laura.
• C) The group will ignore Laura and refuse to communicate with her. If this tactic fails, the group will punish Laura.
• D) The group will hold Laura in high regard for voicing her opinion.
• E) The group will nominate Laura to be the chair of the committee.