According to Social Identity Theory

question 95

Multiple Choice

According to social identity theory:

• A) teams are never as productive as individuals working alone.
• B) the most effective teams have as many members as the organization can afford.
• C) the team development process occurs more rapidly for heterogeneous teams than for homogeneous teams.
• D) people are motivated to become members of groups that are similar to themselves.
• E) team members identify with their team only when they are publicly recognized as members of that team.

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Definitions:

Supportive Organizations

Supportive organizations provide an environment that nurtures the growth, well-being, and productivity of its members through resources, encouragement, and constructive feedback.

Demoralized Counterparts

Individuals or groups who have lost confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline, often in contrast to more motivated peers.

Exploitive Leadership

A leadership style characterized by taking unfair advantage of one's followers or employees, often for personal gain.

Tall Organizational Structures

Organizations with many levels of hierarchy, typically characterized by a longer chain of command and narrow spans of control.