Mauricia Corp., a biotechnology firm, has initiated a program that encourages employees to form groups, on the basis of a particular characteristic such as race, sex, ethnicity, etc. Mauricia Corp's initiative is based on the belief that such programs would help team members to discover their true potential and climb the corporate ladder. Which of the following is a likely disadvantage of such a set up? a. It could result in a reduction in productivity. b. It could lead to divisiveness. c. It may widen power distance. d. It may heighten the sense of individualism.

Mauricia Corp., a biotechnology firm, has initiated a program that encourages employees to form groups, on the basis of a particular characteristic such as race, sex, ethnicity, etc. Mauricia Corp's initiative is based on the belief that such programs would help team members to discover their true potential and climb the corporate ladder. Which of the following is a likely disadvantage of such a set up? a. It could result in a reduction in productivity. b. It could lead to divisiveness. c. It may widen power distance. d. It may heighten the sense of individualism.

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Author:Richard L. Daft

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Chapter16: Motivating Employees

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