Work Team Diversity Promotes Creativity and Innovation Because People with Different

question 124

Multiple Choice

Work team diversity promotes creativity and innovation because people with different backgrounds

• A)value creativity and innovation.
• B)require creative efforts to bring out their productivity.
• C)hold different perspectives on issues.
• D)are more homogeneous.
• E)increase the likelihood of groupthink.

Grasp the notion of organizational outcomes and the role of coordination of resources to achieve them.

Understand the skills and attributes essential for effective change agents.

Recognize the psychological processes of change and key theorists associated with these processes.

Identify and describe different models and theories of change (Havelock, Rogers, Lewin, Transtheoretical approach).

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Definitions:

Conflict

A struggle or clash between opposing forces or ideas, ranging from individual disagreements to widescale wars, stemming from differences in interests, beliefs, or values.

Symbolic Interactionist

A sociological perspective focusing on the ways in which individuals interact with one another through symbols, language, and shared meanings.

Feminist Approaches

Theories and methodologies that analyze and advocate for women's rights, gender equality, and the deconstruction of gender roles and discrimination.

Social Institution

An organized pattern of beliefs and behaviors centered on basic social needs, such as the family, education, government, religion, and the economy.