A Firm That Values Diversity but Systematically Works to Block

question 22

Short Answer

A firm that values diversity but systematically works to block the transfer of societal-based subcultures into the fabric of the organization is known as an_________ organization.

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Definitions:

Goal Isomorphism

In groups, a state in which group goals and individual goals held by a member are similar in the sense that actions leading to the attainment of group goals also lead simultaneously to the attainment of individual goals.

Primary Groups

Social groups characterized by close, personal, and enduring relationships, often playing a critical role in socialization.

Secondary Groups

These refer to larger and more impersonal groups that are task-focused and time-limited, typically formed around interests, activities, or specific goals.

Informational Influence

In groups, a form of influence that occurs when a group member accepts information from others as valid evidence about reality. Influence of this type is particularly likely to occur in situations of uncertainty or where there are no external or “objective” standards of reference.