World War II Contributed Greatly to the Growth of I/O

question 17

Multiple Choice

World War II contributed greatly to the growth of I/O psychology through

• A) the need for state-of-the-art machinery.
• B) the death of many soldiers leading to dramatic shrinking of the workforce.
• C) the development of espionage devices.
• D) an increased focus on mental illnesses produced by warfare.

Understand the distinction between groups and work teams, including their accountability and leadership styles.

Comprehend the stages of Tuckman's group development model and the main focus of each stage.

Identify the impact of social phenomena such as social loafing and loss of individuality on group dynamics and performance.

Recognize the importance of group norms and team member behavior standards.

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