Out-Group Members

Out-group members may emerge due to which of the following?

• They identify closely with the group's leader

• They feel their ideas are not appreciated

• They are overconfident in their abilities

• They have more resources than others in the group

Out-group members might feel powerless because:

• They lack the skills to contribute to the group

• They believe their resources or ideas are not fully valued

• They don't want to be part of the group

• They have too much responsibility in the group

Which of the following is a typical characteristic of out-group members?

• They feel highly engaged and motivated by the group’s goals

• They usually take on leadership roles within the group

• They feel unaccepted or alienated from the larger group

• They tend to work harder than the in-group members

What is an out-group?

• A group that someone identifies with.

• A group without a leader.

• A group where everyone has equal power.

• A group where someone feels excluded.

How might an out-group member behave in a group setting?

• Take on leadership responsibilities.

• Actively participate and support the group's goals.

• Feel disconnected and show low effort in group tasks.

• Proactively ensure that all group members are included.

What is one reason that out-groups form in organizational contexts?

• Because individuals agree with the majority opinion.

• Due to time pressure and the need to reach consensus.

• Individuals seek more responsibility.

• The group has too few members.

According to social identity theory, out-groups are formed because individuals:

• Want to join the dominant group.

• Cannot identify with the beliefs, norms, or values of the dominant group.

• Cannot vote.

• Want to dominate a larger group.

Which of the following feelings is a common feeling that contributes to the formation of an out-group?

• Feeling superior to others.

• Feeling included and appreciated.

• Feeling excluded or different from the larger group.

• Feeling stronger than the majority.

Out-group groups can form due to a lack of communication skills because:

• Individuals dominate discussions.

• Individuals cannot adapt to the norms of the group.

• Individuals prefer to be in smaller groups.

• Individuals are more talented than others.

Voting in group decision-making can lead to the formation of out-groups because:

• It eliminates the need to reach a consensus.

• It creates winners and losers, leading some people to feel disconnected.

• It allows everyone to feel included.

• It prevents dissent within the group.