A Research Team Believed That an Organization's Members Would Perform

question 2

Multiple Choice

A research team believed that an organization's members would perform better when in a group. They studied how much effort was exerted in a tug of war contest when individuals were by themselves and when the individuals were on a team with others. They were MOST LIKELY to find that ________.

• A) individuals exerted the same amount of effort regardless of the situation
• B) individuals exerted less effort when they knew they were being watched
• C) individuals exerted more effort when in a group
• D) individual exerted less effort when in a group

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Definitions:

Spencer's

Likely refers to Herbert Spencer's sociological theories, which applied the principles of evolution to the study of society and emphasized survival of the fittest.

Social Change

The transformation over time of cultural values, norms, institutions, and structures within a society, often driven by collective action, technological innovation, or social policies.

Modernization

The process of adopting the latest technology, organizational practices, or cultural norms, often associated with progress and improvement in society.

Modernization Theory

is a theoretical perspective that links societal development with the adoption of modern technological, political, and economic systems, traditionally viewing such modernization as a positive and linear progression.