Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

Question

1. Teams often enforce norms to help individuals avoid embarrassing situations.
2. Conflict is a process in which one party perceives that its interests are being opposed or negatively affected by another.
3. A moderate level of conflict can induce creativity and initiative, thereby raising performance
4. Stephen and Tyler went to the same college, and they have never liked each other. Stephen thinks Tyler is a loudmouth, while Tyler thinks Stephen is arrogant and self-impressed. If Stephen and Tyler end up working for the same company, they are likely to experience a multicultural conflict.

Answer 1

1. TRUE
Teams often enforce norms to help the group survive, to clarify role expectations, to help individuals avoid embarrassing situations, and to emphasize the group's important values and identity.
2. TRUE
Conflict, an enduring feature of the workplace, is a process in which one party perceives that its interests are being opposed or negatively affected by another party. It includes subtle, nonviolent forms like opposition, criticism, and arguments.
3. TRUE
It seems that a moderate level of conflict can induce creativity and initiative.
4. FALSE
Stephen and Tyler are more likely to experience a personality conflict, which is interpersonal opposition based on personal dislike or disagreement.