When Members of a Group Believe That They Will Not

question 234

Multiple Choice

When members of a group believe that they will not be individually held accountable for their performance, they may

• A)engage in social loafing.
• B)"goof off."
• C)experience diffusion of responsibility.
• D)all of these

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Definitions:

Freight Costs

Charges associated with the transportation of goods from one location to another, often considered part of inventory costs in accounting.

Merchandising Business

A business that purchases finished goods for resale, typically at a profit, engaging in buying and selling without altering the form of the goods.

Service Business

An enterprise offering non-physical goods or services to its clientele.

Merchandising Income Statement

A financial statement detailing the gross profit, expenses, and net profit or loss of a retail or wholesale business.