A Manager Leads a Group with Goals That Align with the Organization's

question 20

Multiple Choice

A manager leads a group with goals that align with the organization's goals. However, he also notices that there is social loafing and bickering amongst members. His BEST move to eliminate social loafing would be to ________.

• A) increase their membership so that more work can get accomplished
• B) bring in people with more diverse backgrounds so there are more viewpoints
• C) decrease the number of people in their group
• D) punish the group as a whole because of lack of productivity

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Definitions:

Preconventional

A stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral development where moral reasoning is based primarily on consequences and personal benefits.

Formal Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where individuals can think abstractly and reason logically.

Ego-Integrity Vs. Despair

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development occurring in late adulthood, where the individual reflects on their life and either achieves a sense of fulfillment or experiences despair.

Generativity Vs. Stagnation

A stage of adult development, according to Erik Erikson, focusing on the challenge of contributing to future generations versus becoming self-absorbed.