Which of the Following Statements Is True of Task Forces

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of task forces?

• A)Task forces that are relatively permanent are often referred to as ad hoc committees.
• B)Task forces are composed of employees who enjoy one another's company and socialize with one another.
• C)Task forces are committees of managers or nonmanagerial employees from various departments or divisions who meet to solve a specific, mutual problem.
• D)Task forces are groups that managers or nonmanagerial employees form to help achieve their own goals or meet their own needs.
• E)A group of interns who work in a hospital and have lunch together twice a week constitute a task force.

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

The inclination of people to put in less effort when they are part of a group compared to when they work solo.

Interpersonal Glue

The emotional or social bonds that hold group members together, fostering unity and cooperation.

Homogeneous Groups

Teams or groups composed of members who share similar characteristics, backgrounds, or attributes, leading to uniformity in perspectives.

Similar Backgrounds

A condition in which individuals share common experiences, education, culture, or environment, leading to a sense of connection or mutual understanding.