The Model of the Evolution of Informal Groups Proposed by George

question 74

Multiple Choice

The model of the evolution of informal groups proposed by George Homans suggests that ________.

• A) once established, informal groups will resist changes in the formal work group that threaten the satisfaction of the informal group's members
• B) informal groups will naturally evolve into problem-solving groups
• C) the sentiments and activities that emerge within an informal group rarely result from the sentiments, interactions, and activities that already exist within a formal group
• D) managers should refrain from implementing ideas generated from the feedback received from informal groups as they tend to be biased
• E) informal groups instituted at the behest of the management are more fruitful from an organizational perspective than ones that naturally evolve

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Definitions:

Unfavorable

A term used to describe a variance or difference that negatively impacts financial performance.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the expected cost of labor at standard rates and the actual cost of labor incurred.

Raw Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the expected amount of raw materials required for production and the actual amount used, evaluated in terms of cost.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the expected (or standard) cost, based on the standard hours worked and standard labor rate.