DECA is an international high school organization with the mission of preparing students to be leaders in the business community. Students are expected to be professional and to abide by the DECA Code of Conduct. Students not conforming to these rules are disqualified from competitions. Students follow these rules because they want the rewards given for competing successfully. Which type of group influence is present that gets high school students to dress and act like professionals?
A) informational
B) utilitarian
C) referent
D) formal

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The type of group influence present here is utilitarian, as students are motivated to conform to the DECA Code of Conduct in order to receive rewards for successful competition.

DECA Is an International High School Organization with the Mission