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

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Norms are shared beliefs about how people should think and behave. From the organization's standpoint, norms can be positive or negative. In some teams, everyone works hard; in other groups, employees are opposed to management and do as little work as possible. Some groups develop norms of taking risks, others of being conservative.

Which of the Following Statements About Group Norms Is True