According to organizational psychologist Edgar Schein,which of the following would be considered a group?
A) A crowd on a street corner watching an event
B) A whole organization
C) A labor union
D) A committee
E) A total department

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Schein defines a group as a small number of individuals (usually 3-12) who interact with each other over time, face-to-face or virtually, in such a way that each person influences and is influenced by others in the group. A committee would fit this definition as a small number of individuals who interact over time with the goal of achieving a shared objective. The other options listed are not necessarily considered a group by Schein's definition.

According to Organizational Psychologist Edgar Schein,which of the Following Would