Why Does Actual Group Productivity Never Equal Potential Productivity

question 71

Multiple Choice

Why does actual group productivity never equal potential productivity?

• A) People are too lazy.
• B) The tasks groups usually work on are not very interesting, which decreases motivation.
• C) Time is lost to coordinating and organizing group members.
• D) Group members never identify with the group thoroughly enough to give it their full attention.
• E) There is no way to recognize group members for their efforts.

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Definitions:

Intraorganizational Competition

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Work Related Transactions

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Individualized Consideration

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