"I Might Not Be the Best, but at Least I'm

question 226

Multiple Choice

"I might not be the best, but at least I'm not as bad as those people!" Such a statement might help preserve a person's self-esteem through ________.

• A)upward social comparison
• B)social loafing
• C)downward social comparison
• D)groupthink

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Definitions:

Outsourced Activities

Tasks or operations handed over to external entities or companies to capitalize on efficiencies or specialized skills not available internally.

Lack of Loyalty

Refers to the absence of allegiance, commitment, or fidelity in relationships, such as between an employee and employer.

Virtual Organization

A company that operates and collaborates through electronic means, often without a physical presence.

Boundaryless Organization

A type of company structure that eliminates traditional barriers between departments as well as barriers between the organization and the external environment.