Some Managers Believe That Close-Knit Informal Groups Have Undesirable Effects

question 82

Multiple Choice

Some managers believe that close-knit informal groups have undesirable effects on an organization such as:

• A) being a source of antiestablishment power
• B) supporting organizational goals
• C) pressuring individuals to higher performance
• D) all of these are undesirable effects feared by managers

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