Which of the following is not a reason for the existence of informal organizations?
a. They meet the needs of those involved.
b. Since formal organizations are developed to be impersonal, informal groups permit the expression of feelings.
c. Formal organizations are dehumanizing.
d. Informal organizations promote efficiency within the larger formal organization.
e. They provide a means of control for the group.
D
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