Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Informal Groups

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding informal groups?

• A) Informal groups are defined by the organization's structure.
• B) In informal groups, the behaviours team members should engage in are stipulated by and directed toward organizational goals.
• C) A group of people who come together to protest against a new law is an informal group.
• D) The six members of an airline flight crew are an informal group.
• E) Command groups and task groups are examples of informal groups.

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Definitions:

Conformity

The practice of aligning one's attitudes, beliefs, and actions with those of a group or conforming to its norms and politics.

Solomon Asch

A psychologist known for his research on conformity, demonstrating how group pressure can influence individual judgments.

Majority Opinion

The viewpoint or decision held or made by the greater number of participants in a given group.

Group Pressure

The social influence that groups exert on their members, often encouraging conformity to group norms and values.