Even when individuals are given the chance to be creative and to self-organize, they often reproduce systems where they police themselves through things such as arbitrary rules and burdensome systems of accountability. Which of the following concepts best illustrates this process?

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Concertive control describes a system where individuals in a self-managing team create their own set of rules and norms that can become as controlling as traditional hierarchical systems. This concept illustrates how self-organization can lead to self-imposed policing.

Even When Individuals Are Given the Chance to Be Creative