When Employees Work in Teams That Consist of a Large

question 22

Multiple Choice

When employees work in teams that consist of a large proportion of people similar to themselves they are likely to enjoy a greater allocation of rewards and support.This is consistent with:

• A) the similarity attraction paradigm
• B) social identity theory
• C) social categorisation theory
• D) autonomous work teams theory

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Definitions:

Goal Motivate Performance

The concept that setting objectives can inspire and improve an individual's or group's work output or effectiveness.

Fostering Action Plans

Developing and implementing strategies to achieve specific goals, often involving the coordination of resources and tasks.

Herzberg's Two-factor Theory

A theory in organizational psychology that distinguishes between motivation factors, which encourage employees, and hygiene factors, which can cause dissatisfaction if absent but not necessarily motivate when present.

Satisfier

This term often refers to a factor that contributes to an individual's satisfaction, potentially leading to motivation or a positive state of well-being.