Which of the Following Statements About Informal Groups in Organizations

question 152

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about informal groups in organizations is true?

• A) Informal groups can always be classified as positive or negative in their organizational influence.
• B) The formal organization has no influence on the formation of informal groups.
• C) The basic characteristics of effective groups are relevant only to formal groups,and not to informal groups.
• D) Informal groups can exercise undesirable power over individual members.

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Definitions:

External Benefits

The positive effects of a production or consumption activity on third parties who are not directly involved in the transaction.

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External Costs

Costs caused by a business activity that are not borne by the business itself, but by other people or the environment.

External Benefits

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