Consider the statements given below:
(A) There is neither any structure nor feeling of belongingness in a crowd.
(B) Behaviour of people in crowds is rational and there is interdependence among members.
(C) Teams are special kinds of groups whose members are mutually accountable for their activities.
(D) In teams, the leader or whoever is heading the team holds responsibility for the work.
How many of the four statements are correct?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Only two
(A) There is neither any structure nor feeling of belongingness in a crowd. — Correct. A crowd gathers by chance and has no structure and no feeling of belongingness.
(B) Behaviour of people in crowds is rational and there is interdependence among members. — Incorrect. Both halves are reversed: behaviour in crowds is irrational, and there is no interdependence among members.
(C) Teams are special kinds of groups whose members are mutually accountable for their activities. — Correct. Teams are special kinds of groups whose members have complementary skills and are mutually accountable for their activities.
(D) In teams, the leader or whoever is heading the team holds responsibility for the work. — Incorrect. The statement swaps teams with groups: in groups the leader holds responsibility for the work, and in teams members hold themselves responsible.
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