A Group Member Has Failed to Complete Assigned Tasks for Three

question 14

Multiple Choice

A group member has failed to complete assigned tasks for three of the last four meetings, despite reminders that incomplete work slows down the entire team. At each meeting the noncompliant member promises to complete tasks for the next meeting. What group actions are likely to occur?

• A) The remaining group members may begin to use manipulation to get the tasks done.
• B) The other group members may attack the noncompliant member.
• C) Other group members will quietly complete the noncompliant member's work.
• D) The remainder of the group will ignore the noncompliant member.
• E) The group members will extend patience and understanding to the noncompliant member.

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