Which of the Following Is an Example of Conformity

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of conformity?

• A)A soldier shoots enemy women and children on orders from his commanding officer.
• B)A police officer beats a prisoner to force a confession on orders of his commanding officer.
• C)Passengers move to the back of the bus as soon as the driver tells them to.
• D)Stan has thrown away all of his old ties and bought new ones to "be in style."

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Definitions:

Organizational Performance

The measure of how effectively and efficiently an organization meets its goals and satisfies its stakeholders’ expectations.

Person-Organization Fit

The degree to which an individual's values, personality, goals, and other characteristics match those of the organization.

Individual's Values

The personal beliefs or standards of behavior that guide an individual's decisions and actions.

Affirmative Action

Affirmative action is a policy or practice aimed at increasing the opportunities for historically and socially marginalized groups by taking into consideration factors like race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in decisions regarding hiring, promotion, and admission.