Goal Contagion Is a Form of Norm Setting in Which

question 21

Multiple Choice

Goal contagion is a form of norm setting in which people adopt a goal held by others.Goal contagion is more likely in what circumstance?

• A)When the team desires or admires a goal held by a competing team
• B)Between people in the same work group or team
• C)Adopted when a team member wishes to differentiate themselves from the group
• D)A person feels threatened by other members of the team to adopt a certain goal.

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