Explain the notion of social loafing and describe what this behavior might look like in a small group

What will be an ideal response?


Social loafing is the tendency for individuals in a group to lower their work effort when they join a group and rely on others to do their work. Descriptions of behaviors will vary.

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How can communication patterns promote or inhibit a climate of diversity in organizations.

What will be an ideal response?

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What are the two primary ways we use our posture to communicate?

a. upright and slumped b. open and closed c. consciously and unconsciously d. to protect or embrace

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If you are relaxed, your breathing will tend to be

a. centered in your chest. b. using your full lung capacity. c. centered in your midsection. d. all of the above. e. only b and c.

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According to the text, negative consequences of interpersonal conflict may be due to

A) unfair fighting methods. B) close examination of the reasons for the conflict. C) revealing one's needs within a relationship. D) unequal power in a relationship.

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