A Pattern of Behavior Developed by an Organization as It

question 53

Multiple Choice

A pattern of behavior developed by an organization as it learns to cope with its problems of external adaptation and internal integration that has worked well enough to be considered valid and to be taught to new members as the correct way to perceive,think and feel is called

• A) dysfunctional behavior.
• B) groupthink.
• C) behavior modification.
• D) organizational culture.
• E) internal audit effect.

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Definitions:

Defensive Influence

The impact of psychological defense mechanisms in shaping an individual's behavior or response to certain stimuli or situations.

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true due to the positive feedback between belief and behavior.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified, generalized images or ideas about a group of people, ignoring individual differences.

Social Schema

A cognitive framework that helps individuals organize and interpret information about the social world.