Amita Dreaded the Group Project in Her Marketing Class, Because

question 44

Multiple Choice

Amita dreaded the group project in her marketing class, because one group member spent all his time texting during their work sessions. Amita knew that she and the other three group members would have to work extra hard to get a good grade. What disadvantage of group work does this describe?

• A) groupthink
• B) social loafing
• C) grouphate
• D) pressure to fail

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Definitions:

Interdependent Task Approaches

Strategies or methods where the completion of tasks requires the collaborative effort of multiple people or teams, relying on each other's input and cooperation.

Faultline

Describes hypothetical dividing lines that can split a group into subgroups based on one or more attributes, such as age, gender, or experience, potentially affecting group cohesion.

Demographic Characteristics

Demographic Characteristics are the statistical data of a population, including factors like age, race, gender, income, education, and employment, which are used for analysis and policy-making.

Team Coaching

The process of guiding and developing a team to improve performance, cohesion, and effectiveness through structured interventions and support.