A Group of Public Officials Is Meeting to Decide What

question 6

Multiple Choice

A group of public officials is meeting to decide what to do about a budget shortage. According to the principle of group polarization, this group is most likely to reach a highly conservative decision because the group

• A) is composed of no more than five individuals.
• B) believes that their individual performance is being monitored.
• C) members are generally conservative to begin with.
• D) has a conservative authority figure who is perceived to be legitimate.

Recognize the importance of competence in legal practice, including proper supervision and maintaining ethical standards.

Comprehend the implications and applications of attorney-client privilege post-representation.

Discuss how electronic communications and casual conversation can impact client confidentiality.

Assess how personal conversations and decisions about representation may affect attorney-client privilege.

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Definitions:

Virtual Structures

Organizational designs that rely heavily on digital and telecommunication networks to connect geographically dispersed members.

Personal Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision about one's own actions and life direction.

Informal Communication

A type of communication that occurs outside official channels without formal procedures or structure.

Systems/Contingency

A theory in organizational behavior that posits the effectiveness of a management approach is contingent upon the internal and external environment.