A Study by Taylor and Associates Looked at Networks Among

question 26

Multiple Choice

A study by Taylor and associates looked at networks among Black leaders in the United States. The researchers found that Black leaders

• A) do not depend on networks as much as Whites.
• B) feel isolated and do not know others who share their situation and background.
• C) form networks that are both closer and denser than those of Whites.
• D) do not attach any importance to networks, preferring to work only through friends.

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Definitions:

Productivity

The measure of efficiency in converting inputs into useful outputs, often evaluated in terms of the amount of output produced per unit of input.

Reward Allocation Norms

Guidelines or principles that dictate how rewards such as recognition, salary increases, or promotions are distributed within an organization.

Social Loafing

The tendency of individuals to exert less effort on a task when working in a group than when working alone.

Motivation

The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way; the general desire or willingness of someone to do something.