Jessica Has Just Been Appointed Leader of a New Work

question 123

Multiple Choice

Jessica has just been appointed leader of a new work team in her organization. She is wondering what to do at her first meeting with the group. Which of the following would you suggest?

• A) She should waste little time; get the team focused on the task.
• B) She should help the team clarify roles and responsibilities.
• C) She should allow time for team members to become acquainted with one another; allow for informal social interaction.
• D) She should let someone else worry about this since she is the leader.
• E) She should propose to disband the team.

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Definitions:

Illegitimate Opportunity

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Social Controls

Mechanisms, strategies, and techniques societies or groups use to maintain order, enforce norms, and regulate behavior.

Deviant Behavior

Conduct that strays from widely accepted social norms, values, and expectations, often resulting in social judgement or sanctions.

Cultural Value

The shared beliefs, norms, and practices that are considered important and guiding within a particular culture or community.