Which of the Following Statements About Goal Displacement Is FALSE

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about goal displacement is FALSE?

• A) It is a major problem encountered by workers in organizations.
• B) It occurs when an organization continues to function but no longer achieves the goals it's supposed to.
• C) It always involves negative changes in goals.
• D) It seems to pervade most bureaucracies.

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Definitions:

Group Membership

The association or identification of an individual with a group, based on shared characteristics, goals, or interests.

Social Attraction

Liking for someone based on common group membership and determined by the person’s prototypicality of the group.

Hogg's Model

A social identity theory related model that explains how perceived uncertainty in groups can lead to stronger identification with and conformity to group norms.

Group Norms

Shared expectations or rules within a group that guide the behavior of its members.