Which of the Following Is True of Informal Groups

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of informal groups?

• A) Managers are the key "linking pins" among these groups.
• B) They emerge from natural or spontaneous relationships among people.
• C) They are convened for a specific purpose and disband when their task is completed.
• D) They are officially recognized and supported by the organization.
• E) Their members have the tendency to avoid responsibility by "free-riding" in groups.

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Definitions:

Echoic Memory

A form of sensory memory that retains audio information for a short period after the original sound has ceased.

Effortful Processing

A type of memory encoding that requires attention and conscious effort.

Automatic Processing

A type of cognitive processing that occurs automatically, without conscious thought, often as a result of learning and practice.

Explicit Memories

Memories which can be intentionally remembered, including information and happenings.