Conformity and Compliance — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about conformity and compliance in public administration: 1. Conformity always involves conscious decision-making by individuals 2. Compliance can occur without changing underlying beliefs or attitudes 3. Groupthink is a positive outcome of conformity in administrative teams 4. Authority bias can lead to inappropriate compliance with questionable directives Which of the statements given above are correct?

In the context of Milgram's obedience experiments, which of the following factors most significantly influenced participants' compliance with authority?

Which of the following best describes the ethical challenge faced by civil servants regarding conformity and compliance?

According to research on social influence, which of the following conditions is most likely to reduce inappropriate conformity in administrative decision-making?

In the context of Indian public administration, which cultural factor most significantly influences conformity behavior?