Actual Group Productivity Never Equals Potential Productivity

question 117

Multiple Choice

Actual group productivity never equals potential productivity. This is because

• A) the tasks that groups usually work on are not very interesting, which decreases motivation.
• B) time is lost to coordinating and organizing group members.
• C) group members never identify with the group thoroughly enough to give it their full attention.
• D) there is no way to recognize group members for their efforts.

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Definitions:

Effort

The amount of physical or mental energy expended towards achieving a goal or task.

Skill-Based Pay

A compensation system that rewards employees for the skills and knowledge they acquire and are able to apply in their jobs, rather than for their job title or position alone.

Blue-Collar Workers

Blue-collar workers are individuals engaged in manual labor or skilled trades, often involving physical work in industries such as manufacturing, construction, and maintenance.

U.S. Organizations

Organizations that are based or operate primarily within the United States, governed by U.S. laws and regulations.