networking is so widespread. C) tends to increase the chance of communication breakdowns. D) helps make communication flow more efficiently. Feedback: Tall‚ hierarchical organizations tend to restrict the free flow of information. Flat organizations avoid information bottlenecks and the isolation of information that can occur when one level holds on to information without passing it on to other levels. Points Earned: 5.0/5.0 Correct Answer(s): D 5. The term corporate
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SOCIAL PSYC 103 Organizational Studies/Psychology 103 Take Home Exam 2‚ Summer Session‚ 2010 1. Define conformity‚ and distinguish between compliance‚ obedience‚ and acceptance‚ giving examples of each. What types of influences lead to conformity? When are we likely to conform and why does it have a negative connotation in Western society? Compare and contrast the conformity experiments of Sherif and Asch. Describe their methodology and the results that they observed. What processes seem to
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Group Dynamics and Teamwork Thus far‚ we’ve been has been dealing with individual behavior. Another important component of OB‚ however‚ is group behavior. Why care about group dynamics and teamwork? 1. Most work takes place in a group context. 2. The dynamics between people in groups is largely responsible for both the successes and failures of many work groups‚ as well as the satisfaction of the individuals working in them. 3. Groups and teams can be very effective
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Group Behavior Group Dynamics A. Introduction and Definition A.1 Group’s nature and purpose It is a composition of at least two (2) or more people who share certain common beliefs‚ interact with one another in a continuing basis‚ and view themselves as being members of a group- which is a distinct entity- for the purpose of achieving common goals (Vecchio‚ 1988; Newstrom & Davis‚ 1997; French‚ Rees‚ and Rumbles‚ 2008). First of all‚ before certain individuals get to interact with each
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Motivated reasoning is defined by an impervious connection to held beliefs supplemented by a fervent rejection of contradictory opinion‚ this connection being dependent on emotional instinct over nuanced and dispassionate argumentation. Logically speaking motivated reasoning can be described as following; one believes something because x‚ but -x is possible‚ therefore one’s belief in x increases because of -x. Despite valid counterarguments towards one’s opinion and the counterintuitive nature of
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Cited: Brody‚ Jonathan R.‚ and Scott E. Kern. "Stagnation and herd mentality in the biomedical sciences." Cancer Biology & Therapy 3 (2004): 903-10. Print. Cain‚ Susan. "The Rise of The New Groupthink." Nytimes.com. 13 Jan. 2012. The New York Times. Web. 28 Feb. 2012 <http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/15/opinion/sunday/the-rise-of-the-new-groupthink.html?pagewanted=all>. Cialdini‚ Robert B. "Chapter 4: Social proofs: Truths Are Us." Influence:
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Organizational Behavior Assignment 2 Answer each of the following questions by saving this document as a new file and inserting your answers below. Save the document as a .doc (not a .docx)‚ include your last name in the new file name‚ and submit the assignment before the beginning of the next class. Be sure to follow the instructions as provided. Chapter Five. True/False: State whether the following statement is true or false and provide a brief explanation to justify your answer.
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Sociology Test #2 Outline More concepts related to culture: high culture = culture of the wealthy pop culture = culture of the common people trend = something in the culture that endures over time fad = relatively short-lived element of the culture Socialization and related concepts Primary socialization = earliest occurring socialization anticipatory socialization = children?s play‚ trying on roles as they play Professional socialization = learning what is expected in a professional setting
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STRESS (chapter 12) 1 What are Corticosteroids and what is their function? Stress hormone that activates the body and prepares us to respond to stressful circumstance 2 What is the Hassles Scale (Folkman & Lazarus)? With what outcomes is it associated? The Hassles Scale measures how stressful events‚ ranging from small annoyances to major daily pressures‚ impact our adjustment. 3 Who is Hans Selye? What is the General Adaptation Syndrome and what happens at each stage? What is the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal
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The film “12 Angry Men (1957)” present a diverse group of twelve American jurors brought together to decide the guilt or innocence of a teenaged defendant in a seemingly open-and-shut murder trial case. The film illustrates the advantages and disadvantages of group decision-making‚ group developmental stages‚ leadership personality and models‚ social influence tactics and outcomes‚ and the bases of social power. The following advantages of group decision-making were demonstrated in this approximately
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