In Which Management Role Does the Manager Act as Liaison

question 82

Multiple Choice

In which management role does the manager act as liaison and develop and maintain contacts outside his or her own departments?

• A) functional
• B) interpersonal
• C) informational
• D) decision making

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Definitions:

Group Pressure

The influence exerted by a group on its members to conform to the group's norms and expectations.

Conformity

Adapting one's behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes to conform to the standards, policies, or expectations set by a group or the wider society.

Asch

Refers to Solomon Asch, a psychologist best known for his research on conformity, demonstrating that individuals would conform to the group consensus even when the group view was clearly incorrect.

Group Size

The number of members constituting a group, which can influence the group's dynamics and functioning.