Informal Groups

question 6

Multiple Choice

Informal groups:

• A) are deliberately created by management of an organization.
• B) evolve out of employees' need for social interaction.
• C) are part of the organization chart.
• D) are groups forming a part of the network working within an organization.

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Definitions:

Ethnocentrism

The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often accompanied by a general disdain for other cultures.

Chronemics

The study of how time affects communication in different cultures, including perceptions of punctuality, time management, and the significance of time in interactions.

Ethnocentric Reactions

Responses or behaviors that are based on the belief that one's own ethnic group or culture is superior to others.

Verbal Differences

Variances in spoken language that can lead to misunderstandings or communication barriers among people from different linguistic backgrounds.