Two or more employees who "(a) exist to perform organizationally relevant tasks, (b) share one or more common goals, (c) interact socially, (d) exhibit task interdependencies (i.e., work flow, goals, outcomes), (e) maintain and manage boundaries, and (f) are embedded in an organizational context that sets boundaries, constrains the team, and influences exchanges with other units in the broader entity" form a(n) ____.
A) collaboration
B) committee
C) work group
D) suboffice team

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A work group is made up of two or more employees who exist to perform organizationally relevant tasks, share one or more common goals, interact socially, exhibit task interdependencies, maintain and manage boundaries, and are embedded in an organizational context that sets boundaries, constrains the team, and influences exchanges with other units in the broader entity. A collaboration is a broader term that includes groups and individuals who work together to achieve a common goal, but it may not have the same level of organizational structure and boundaries as a work group. A committee typically has a specific purpose and is formed to make decisions or recommendations, but it may not have the same level of task interdependencies and social interaction as a work group. A suboffice team may be a specific type of work group, but it is not a general term that encompasses all types of work groups.

Two or More Employees Who "(A) Exist to Perform Organizationally