Some managers believe that close-knit informal groups have undesirable effects on an organization such as:
A) being a source of antiestablishment power
B) supporting organizational goals
C) pressuring individuals to higher performance
D) all of these are undesirable effects feared by managers

Question

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Close-knit informal groups can sometimes become a source of antiestablishment power, which can threaten the authority of managers and create conflict within the organization. However, supporting organizational goals and pressuring individuals to higher performance are not necessarily negative effects and can actually be beneficial for the organization. Therefore, only option A is the best choice.

Some Managers Believe That Close-Knit Informal Groups Have Undesirable Effects