Which of the following is true regarding formal groups?

Answer to #1

E
Explanation: E) A formal group is one that is defined by the organization's structure, with designated work assignments establishing tasks. In formal groups, the behaviors team members should engage in are stipulated by and directed toward organizational goals.

Answer to #2

C
Explanation: C) Our tendency to take personal pride or offense for the accomplishments of a group is the territory of social identity theory. Social identity theory proposes that people have emotional reactions to the failure or success of their group because their self-esteem gets tied into the group's performance.

Answer to #3

D
Explanation: D) An informal group is neither formally structured nor organizationally determined. Informal groups are natural formations in the work environment that appear in response to the need for social contact.

Answer to #4

The relationship between job satisfaction and turnover is stronger than between satisfaction and absenteeism. The satisfaction-turnover relationship also is affected by alternative job prospects. For instance, if an employee is presented with an unsolicited job offer, job dissatisfaction is less predictive of turnover because the employee is more likely leaving in response to pull (the lure of the other job) than push (the unattractiveness of the current job). Similarly, job dissatisfaction is more likely to translate into turnover when employment opportunities are plentiful because employees perceive it is easy to move. Finally, when employees have high human capital (high education, high ability), job dissatisfaction is more likely to translate into turnover because they have, or perceive, many available alternatives.

Answer to #5

Creative behavior occurs in four steps, each of which is linked to the next. In the first step, problem formulation, a problem or opportunity that requires a solution as yet unknown is identified. So, the act of creativity begins with a problem that the behavior is designed to solve. Next is the information gathering stage during which possible solutions to the problem incubate in the individual's mind. This step allows for time to learn more and to process the information. Third, idea generation occurs. During this step, the information gathered in step two is translated into ideas. Idea generation is often a collaborative process. Finally, during the idea evaluation step, potential solutions to the problem are considered and the best solution is chosen.

Answer to #6

B
Explanation: B) The three-component model of creativity proposes that individual creativity essentially requires expertise, creative thinking skills, and intrinsic task motivation.

Answer to #7

TRUE
Explanation: Interpersonal justice refers to an individual's perception of the degree to which he or she is treated with dignity, concern, and respect.

Answer to #8

The five value dimensions of national culture as identified by the Hofstede's framework for assessing cultures are:
a) Power distance: It is the degree to which people accept that power in institutions and organizations is distributed unequally.
b) Individualism versus collectivism: Individualism is the degree to which people prefer to act as individuals rather than as members of groups and believe in individual rights above all else. Collectivism emphasizes a tight social framework in which people expect others in groups of which they are a part to look after them and protect them.
c) Masculinity versus femininity: Hofstede's construct of masculinity is the degree to which the culture favors traditional masculine roles such as achievement, power, and control as opposed to viewing men and women as equals. A high femininity rating means the culture sees little differentiation between male and female roles and treats women as the equals of men in all respects.
d) Uncertainty avoidance: The degree to which people in a country prefer structured over unstructured situations defines their uncertainty avoidance.
e) Long-term versus short-term orientation: People in a culture with long-term orientation look to the future and value thrift, persistence, and tradition. In a short-term orientation, people value the here and now; they accept change more readily and don't see commitments as impediments to change.

I know this sounds cliche, but I was thinking the same thing for each of these. Thanks for confirming

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