Which of the following statements about informal groups in organizations is false?
A) Informal groups can exercise undesirable power over individual members.
B) The purposes of informal groups are not necessarily related to formal organizational goals.
C) The formal organization has no influence on the formation of informal groups.
D) Informal groups can't always be classified simply as positive or negative because many exhibit both characteristics from time to time.

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The formal organization can have some influence on the formation of informal groups, for example, by offering social events, encouraging communication among employees, or creating a culture of collaboration or competition.

Which of the Following Statements About Informal Groups in Organizations