All of the Following Are Positive Consequences of Intergroup Conflict

question 21

Multiple Choice

All of the following are positive consequences of intergroup conflict except:

• A)we versus them
• B)increased group cohesiveness
• C)increased task focus
• D)increased group loyalty

Understanding the role of employee resistance as a potential resource in the change process.

Recognize the importance of organizational systems in supporting change.

Identify the strategies for unfreezing, changing, and refreezing in organizational change efforts.

Appreciate the potential benefits and limitations of negotiation and coercion in managing change.

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Definitions:

Keiretsu

A network of interconnected Japanese companies, often family-owned, that form a close-knit alliance to work together and support each other's business.

Competitive Bidding

A procurement process where suppliers submit price bids to win a contract to provide goods or services.

Outsourcing

The business practice of hiring parties outside a company to perform services or create goods traditionally performed in-house.

Supply-Chain Strategy

The planning and execution of all logistics and operations management processes to efficiently align production, distribution, and inventory.