Question 1

According to status characteristics theory,status tends to derive from all of the following sources EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) the designated task. 
B) the power a person wields over others. 
C) a person's ability to contribute to a group's goals. 
D) an individual's personal characteristics. 
A) the designated task. 
B) the power a person wields over others. 
C) a person's ability to contribute to a group's goals. 
D) an individual's personal characteristics.

Question 2

Only some groups have established norms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Conformity is the degree to which members are attracted to each other and are motivated to stay in the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Groupthink improves group performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to status characteristics theory,status tends to derive from all of the following sources EXCEPT:

Only some groups have established norms.

Conformity is the degree to which members are attracted to each other and are motivated to stay in the group.

Groupthink improves group performance.

What Is Organisational Behaviour

The Individual

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 8: Foundations of Group Behaviour

According to status characteristics theory,status tends to derive from all of the following sources EXCEPT:

Only some groups have established norms.

Conformity is the degree to which members are attracted to each other and are motivated to stay in the group.

Groupthink improves group performance.

What Is Organisational Behaviour

The Individual

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

Filters