Ronald Ross Is an Employee in a Work Group of Five

question 155

Multiple Choice

Ronald Ross is an employee in a work group of five people. Ronald's supervisor, Randy, interacts with other group members in a relatively superficial manner, providing them with information they need to get the job done while remaining formal and somewhat distant and cold. In contrast, Ronald and Randy have a great working relationship, exchanging information and unsolicited suggestions. Based on the leader-member exchange theory, the relationship between Ronald and Randy is BEST classified as ________.

• A) in-group
• B) extragroup
• C) out-group
• D) intragroup

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Definitions:

Symbolic Interaction

A theory that examines society through the lens of individual and group interactions, emphasizing the roles of symbols and language in social life.

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, norms, and social skills necessary to participate as functioning members of their society.

Role Distancing

A behavior or strategy whereby an individual separates themselves from the role they are expected to play, indicating a divergence between behavior and true belief or identity.

Dramaturgy

A sociological perspective that likens social interaction to the theater, where individuals perform roles before others.