Norms Are the Unwritten Rules That Specify Appropriate and Expected

question 17

Multiple Choice

Norms are the unwritten rules that specify appropriate and expected behavior in teams.Which of the following statements is the best answer regarding norms in a team?

• A)It is best to impose norms of behavior on a team,rather than empowering the team to develop its own norms over time.
• B)Norms take time to develop in a team,and emerge slowly as the team matures.
• C)Many norms develop within the first few minutes of a team's first meeting.
• D)The most competent and respected individuals dictate the norms for the team.

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