A Function or Activity in Which an Organization Seeks to Excel

question 31

Short Answer

A function or activity in which an organization seeks to excel above its competitors is a __________.

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Definitions:

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms or societal standards.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, or values).

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Evolutionary

Pertaining to evolution, often used to describe biological or psychological theories that attribute the development of genetic traits and behaviors to natural selection and survival advantages.