Which of the following is NOT an example of a group norm?
A) The leader of the group always sits at the far end of the table during meetings because that is where she is expected to sit.
B) The group is prohibited from meeting during the weekends.
C) Meetings of the group almost always last for an hour―no more and no less.
D) There are no formal speeches for this group; they always act informally, joke, use slang, and laugh a lot.

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Prohibition of group meetings during weekends is not a norm that guides the behavior of group members. It is a rule or policy that has been set by the group or an external authority. Norms are the unwritten rules or standards that guide the behavior of group members. Examples of norms include expected social etiquette during meetings, expected levels of participation, expected communication style, etc.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of a Group