Joe Is Restructuring Departments and Is Creating Teams to Increase

question 146

Multiple Choice

Joe is restructuring departments and is creating teams to increase the effectiveness of his departments.He recognises that the size of groups impacts their overall behaviour. Joe has learned in an OB course that:

• A)social loafing is the tendency for individuals to expend less effort when working collectively than when working individually.
• B)the effect of group size is consistent across most variables,including productivity,equity and status.
• C)small groups are good for gaining diverse input only when managers take the lead over lower-status employees.
• D)team spirit spurs individual effort and enhances the group's overall performance.

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Definitions:

Self-Concept

An individual’s perception or image of themselves, shaped by experiences, beliefs, and feedback from others.

Physical Social

Refers to the real-world interactions and relationships between individuals or groups in a community or society.

Value Congruence

Refers to the degree to which individuals' or organizations' values align with each other, facilitating cooperation and mutual respect.

Personal Consistency

Refers to the degree to which an individual exhibits stable behavior and attitudes over time.