The model of the evolution of informal groups proposed by George Homans suggests that ________.
A)once established,informal groups will resist changes in the formal work group that threaten the satisfaction of the informal group's members
B)informal groups will naturally evolve into problem-solving groups
C)the sentiments and activities that emerge within an informal group rarely result from the sentiments,interactions,and activities that already exist within a formal group
D)managers should refrain from implementing ideas generated from the feedback received from informal groups as they tend to be biased
E)informal groups instituted at the behest of management are more fruitful from an organizational perspective than ones that naturally evolve

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George Homans' model of the evolution of informal groups suggests that once these groups are established, they tend to resist changes in the formal work group that could threaten the satisfaction of the informal group's members. This resistance is because the informal group has developed its own norms and dynamics that members value.

The Model of the Evolution of Informal Groups Proposed by George