The Five Major Forms of Social Influence Listed in Order

question 474

Multiple Choice

The five major forms of social influence listed in order of intensity from gentlest to strongest are

• A)social learning, attribution, persuasion, conformity, and indoctrination.
• B)mere presence, conformity, social learning, persuasion, and obedience.
• C)mere presence, conformity, compliance, obedience, and coercion.
• D)observational learning, classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and indoctrination.

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Definitions:

Decentralization

The distribution of administrative powers or functions across various levels and departments within an organization, promoting autonomy and flexibility.

Wider Spans Of Control

A management principle whereby a manager supervises a larger number of subordinates, which can lead to more autonomy but also requires more efficient communication.

Effective Delegation

The skill of assigning tasks and authority to subordinates in a way that maximizes efficiency, development, and empowerment.

Empowerment Of Workers

The practice of giving employees more autonomy, authority, and control over their work and decision-making processes, fostering job satisfaction and productivity.