Which of the following statements about group norms is true?
A)They are defined by the board of an organization.
B)They are usually negative and destructive to group cohesiveness.
C)They are shared beliefs about how the group members should behave.
D)They are attitudes that support accomplishing the tasks of an organization.
E)They will hinder team performance unless they are put in writing.

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Group norms are shared beliefs about how the members of a group should behave. They are not defined by the board of an organization (A). While some group norms can be negative, it is not true that they are usually destructive to group cohesiveness (B). While norms can support accomplishing tasks, they are not attitudes (D). It is not necessary for group norms to be put in writing in order to avoid hindering team performance (E).

Which of the Following Statements About Group Norms Is True