Which of the following is not a dysfunctional consequence of groups?
A) Cohesive groups can closely monitor member behavior to ensure compliance with the group's norm.
B) The amount of control a cohesive group has over its members usually does not exceed the control of individual managers or supervisors.
C) Cohesive groups can put strong pressure on members to conform to group norms, which can lead to high levels of uniformity of group member behavior.
D) The almost continual interaction among group members keeps them under the watchful "eye of the norm."

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Cohesive groups often exert a level of control over their members that can surpass the control exerted by individual managers or supervisors, contrary to what option B suggests. This is because the social and peer pressures within cohesive groups can be more immediate and personally compelling than formal organizational structures and hierarchies.

Which of the Following Is Not a Dysfunctional Consequence of Groups