Which of the following is not true of roles?

a. Roles are assigned to individuals by the society as a whole

b. Roles are an expected set of behaviors and the values associated with them.
c. All roles are equally valued in our culture.
d. Individuals must internalize roles for social expectations to be effective.
e. Roles are external to individuals because society defines them.

c

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Which of the following statements about difference does your book support?

A) Difference causes strife in organizations. B) We should seek to minimize differences and emphasize commonalities. C) Diversity already exists and it can be a tool to enrich relationships and organizations. D) Diversity is declining in the U.S. E) The melting pot is the best metaphor to describe difference in the U.S.

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________ is language that disguises a speaker's true intentions.

A. Equivocation B. Accommodation C. Dialect D. Ambiguity

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