In her first few weeks at the marketing division of Rolland Retails, Judith Cox realized that Joshua, Doug, and Carl were closer to her manager, Eric Scott, than the other five team members. Eric, Joshua, Doug, and Carl came to work at the same time, were seen together at the cafeteria, and stayed late and worked when the need arose. In contrast to them, the other five team members did the routine jobs assigned to them and their interactions lacked the understanding and camaraderie that Eric shared with the others. Joshua, Doug, and Carl make up Eric's ________.

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The behavior and interactions described in the scenario suggest that Eric, Joshua, Doug, and Carl form an in-group within the larger team. They share common interests, spend time together, work closely on important tasks, and seem to have a closer relationship than the other five team members. The term "in-group" refers to a group of individuals who share a sense of belonging, common goals, and social identity, which differentiates them from outsiders or out-groups.

In Her First Few Weeks at the Marketing Division of Rolland