Which of the Following Combinations of Group Performance Norms and Cohesiveness

question 120

Multiple Choice

Which of the following combinations of group performance norms and cohesiveness is BEST from the manager's point of view?

• A) Low cohesiveness/low norms
• B) Low cohesiveness/high norms
• C) High cohesiveness/low norms
• D) High cohesiveness/high norms
• E) High cohesiveness regardless of performance norms

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Definitions:

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