Jane Is on the Spring Formal Organizing Committee for Her

question 80

Multiple Choice

Jane is on the spring formal organizing committee for her sorority.She notices that every time they meet to discuss new ideas, they seem to focus on just one idea.It seem like once an idea is presented, no one wants to disagree or offer anything different for the sake of unanimity.Jane's committee is probably experiencing:

• A)a lack of clear goals
• B)group hypertension
• C)group cohesion
• D)group stress
• E)groupthink

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Definitions:

Manager's Power

The authority and influence a manager has over their direct reports, stemming from their position and the ability to affect employees' tasks and outcomes.

Newcomer Assimilation

The process by which a new member of a community, organization, or culture adopts its norms and practices.

Workplace Friendships

Relationships between colleagues that involve a genuine bond, mutual respect, and personal affection beyond professional interaction.

Leader-Member Exchange Theory

A theory in organizational behavior that focuses on the two-way relationship (dyadic relationships) between leaders and their followers.