Worker Turnover in the XYZ Corp

question 64

Multiple Choice

Worker turnover in the XYZ Corp. is quite high. It seems that people from the same work group where there had been recent layoffs are quitting at a high rate. This is an example of:

• A) the snowball effect.
• B) social impact theory.
• C) the old boys' network.
• D) the effect of centralized communication.

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Definitions:

Genderizations

The process of attributing specific roles, behaviors, or values to individuals based on their gender.

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, behaviors, and social skills appropriate to their society or social group.

Socialization Function

The process by which individuals learn and internalize the norms, values, and behaviors appropriate to their society or social group.

Wild Boy

A reference to cases of children who were raised with little to no human contact and their subsequent difficulties with socialization and communication.