AP PSYCHOLOGY

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

GROUP BEHAVIOR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are command group?
A
A group composed of individuals report directly to manager
B
A group composed of teams report directly to supervisor
C
A group of people working together to complete job or task
D
A group of people work together and share one or more ideas
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Command group − It is a group consisting of individuals who report directly to the manager. Interest group − It is a group formed by individuals working together to achieve a specific objective. Example − A group of workers working on a project and reporting to the same manager is considered as a command group.

Detailed explanation-2: -A Command Group is a group in which there is a formalized structure with superiors and subordinates. Superiors issue commands or orders that are to be followed by the subordinates. A Task Group is not characterized by a hierarchical structure.

Detailed explanation-3: -Command groups involve a hierarchical structure wherein a member with a superior rank oversees other members. For example, the manager of a shop and his subordinate sales staff will become a command group. In a task group, members perform the same functions but they do not share a hierarchical command structure.

Detailed explanation-4: -Some of them are: Formal and Informal Groups. Primary and Secondary Groups. Organized and Unorganized Groups.

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