Which of the Following Actions Does NOT Reduce Conflict Between

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions does NOT reduce conflict between employees and work teams?

• A)Reducing the amount of task interdependence.
• B)Increasing the resources available.
• C)Clarifying the responsibilities and authority of each employee.
• D)Encouraging employees to emphasize departmental rather than organizational goals.
• E)Requiring employees to learn more about each other in special sessions.

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Definitions:

Anomie-Strain Theory

A concept in criminology that explores the disconnect between societal goals and the availability of legitimate means to achieve those goals, leading to deviance.

Deviant Behavior

Actions or behaviors that violate societal norms or expectations, which can include criminal acts as well as non-criminal acts that are not aligned with societal standards.

Social Control

Mechanisms, both formal and informal, that regulate individual and group behavior, aiming to conform to the norms and laws of society.

Control Theorists

Scholars who focus on understanding how societal norms and relationships influence individuals' propensity to engage in or abstain from deviant behaviors.