Which of the following examples depicts an explicit norm?

a) Group members have learned to leave the seat nearest the door for their leader.
b) Within a few days after working together in a newly formed committee, members begin using one another's first names.
c) Ralph has started bringing extra copies of the group's agenda to the meeting for members who
have forgotten theirs.
d) Everyone abides by the "be on time; be out on time" rule set on the first day of the group meetings.
e) After getting the "evil eye" from several members, Ruthie stops checking her smartphone during meetings.


ANS: d

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