As their meeting is about to get underway, Carlos says to the group, "I know we always ask the newest group member to take minutes during the meeting,

but we may be losing the insight of an experienced member and skilled note taker by continuing this practice." His comment is an example of what type of nonconformity?
a) Destructive nonconformity
b) Abstract nonconformity
c) Meaningful nonconformity
d) Constructive nonconformity
e) General nonconformity


ANS: d

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