The Model of the Evolution of Informal Groups Proposed by George

question 32

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 management are more fruitful from an organizational perspective than ones that naturally evolve

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