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Susan expresses her preference to solve her hospital’s parking shortage by building a new garage, but gives in to Randy who argues strongly for a carpool center. Susan’s conflict handling mode was:

Democratic leadership can sometimes lead to slower decision-making because it encourages input from team members.

We have a tendency to put in less effort as individuals when we work in groups than we would if working alone.

What is the key focus of procedural knowledge within a group?

If a group uses the expert member process for making a decision, that expert must come from within the group.

The tension releaser often serves the same function as the supporter with individual group members.

The nominal group technique is the idea generation method that will encourage the most creativity in groups. 

How does the concept of “equitable contribution” contribute to social loafing?a) When individuals believe others are not putting in effort, they reduce their own effort.b) When individuals feel they are contributing more than others, they become more motivated.c) When individuals feel they are contributing equally, they become less motivated.d) When individuals feel they are contributing less than others, they become more motivated.

Since informal norms are implied, they have no consequences when deviated from.

When group members really like being in their group and have a high level of commitment to their shared goals and tasks, they are said to have: