When an organization tries to foster teamwork but gives group members bonuses based on individual performance, teamwork may be sacrificed. This is an example of a
A) Manifest functional consequence.
B) Latent functional consequence.
C) Manifest dysfunctional consequence.
D) Latent dysfunctional consequence.

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This is a latent dysfunctional consequence because the negative impact on teamwork is an unintended and unrecognized result of the incentive structure.

When an Organization Tries to Foster Teamwork but Gives Group