One upside of CR talk within an organization is that it builds group identity and fuses individual and organization identity. A potential downside of CR talk is that it can sometimes __________

A. make a group too elitist when compared to other competing groups within an organization
B. lead to the formation of quality circles
C. inhibit task and relational talk
D. cause the formation of cults
E. none of the above


ANS: a

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