Joe Is Restructuring Departments and Is Creating Teams to Increase

question 88

Multiple Choice

Joe is restructuring departments and is creating teams to increase the effectiveness of his departments. He recognizes that the size of groups impacts their overall behavior.


-Joe has learned in an OB course that ________.

• A) small groups are good for developing ideas
• B) large groups are better at taking action
• C) social loafing is the tendency for individuals to expend less effort when working collectively
• D) team spirit always spurs individual effort and enhances the group's overall productivity
• E) groups composed of all men or all women are the most effective groups, in general

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