You Called a Group Decision-Making Meeting with Your Team Today

question 55

Multiple Choice

You called a group decision-making meeting with your team today to get their help in deciding how best to compete with two new competitors that recently opened nearby.The meeting has run over two hours already, and you're starting to get worried about all the work that's being left undone in the meantime.You've also noticed that one of your managers, Uri, keeps pushing for solutions that would probably benefit him more than it would help your store.Uri's behavior is an example of __________.

• A)social loafing
• B)conformity
• C)groupthink
• D)domination and goal displacement

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Definitions:

Congressional Committee

A subgroup within the United States Congress tasked with specific duties, including legislation review, policy oversight, and investigations.

Executive Agency

A governmental body under the direct authority of the executive branch, responsible for administering specific legislation.

Interest Group

An organization or group that seeks to influence public policy and decision-making to benefit their particular interests or causes.

Deposit

A deposit is a sum of money placed in a financial institution for safekeeping, which can earn interest over time, commonly used in banking for savings or checking accounts.