If a Dysfunctional Norm Is Very Deeply Ingrained, the Best

question 43

Multiple Choice

If a dysfunctional norm is very deeply ingrained, the best strategy is probably to:

• A)tell the group that corporate leaders are willing to tolerate the dysfunctional norm.
• B)disband the group and replace it with people having more favorable norms.
• C)supplement the existing group with one or two people having more favorable norms.
• D)introduce rewards that further support the dysfunctional norm.
• E)do nothing - let the team work it out on its own.

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Definitions:

Specialization

The process of focusing on a specific area of knowledge, skill, or activity, often leading to greater efficiency and expertise.

Psychological Processes

Internal mental mechanisms and structures that underlie human thinking, feeling, and behavior.

Social Processes

Encompass the ways in which individuals interact and establish relationships within a society, shaping norms and influencing behavior.

Contingency Approach

A management theory that suggests the most appropriate form of organizational behavior depends on the specifics of the situation at hand.