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Ryan and Ben Are Best Friends

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Ryan and Ben are best friends. Ryan regularly runs marathons and is a member of the Marathon Runners Club at his university. Ben also wants to join the club, but he is not a very strong runner. Ben decides to start running every day so that he can participate in marathons and become a member of the club. Given this information, the Marathon Runners Club can be categorized as a(n) _____.

Recognize the role of social facilitation and how the presence of others affects individual performance.

Identify the difference between informational and normative social influences.

Explain the concept of deindividuation and its effects on individual behavior.

Understand the effects of group dynamics on decision-making, including groupthink, social loafing, and polarization.

Definitions:

Directive Leadership

A leadership style characterized by clear and authoritative instruction and direction, with a focus on controlling activities and outcomes.

House's Path-Goal Leadership Model

A theory suggesting that the leadership style should be tailored to the environmental and employee characteristics, focusing on enhancing employee motivation, satisfaction, and performance.

Scheduling Work

The process of organizing tasks, activities, and resources efficiently over a given timeframe to ensure timely completion.

Lost Opportunities

Situations or instances where potential benefits or gains were not realized due to missed or unexploited chances.