Based on research and theory involving status characteristics,who will likely receive the highest status in a task-oriented group,regardless of his or her contributions?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research and theory suggest that in task-oriented groups, individuals who possess characteristics associated with higher status in society (such as white men in Western cultures) are more likely to receive higher status regardless of their actual contributions to the group's tasks. This is known as the "status characteristics theory."

Based on Research and Theory Involving Status Characteristics,who Will Likely