What is a personal view of how one is supposed to act in a given group situation? Select one.

Role perception is an individual's personal view of how they are supposed to act in a given situation. It is their interpretation of the set of expected behavior patterns associated with the position they hold within a group or organization. This concept is formed by interpreting various stimuli from the environment, including cues from colleagues, job descriptions, and personal experiences. The question's phrasing, "a personal view of how one is supposed to act," is the precise definition of role perception.

Role expectation: This refers to how others believe a person should act in a given situation, not the individual's own view.

Group norm: This is a standard of behavior shared by the entire group, not an individual's perception of their specific role.

Role conflict: This is a situation where an individual faces divergent or incompatible role expectations, not their personal view of a single role.

1. Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2018). Organizational Behavior (18th ed.). Pearson. In Chapter 9, "Foundations of Group Behavior," role perception is defined as "an individual’s view of how he or she is supposed to act in a given situation."

2. Luthans, F., Luthans, B. C., & Luthans, K. W. (2021). Organizational Behavior: An Evidence-Based Approach (14th ed.). Information Age Publishing. Chapter 8 discusses group dynamics and defines role perception as the individual's own understanding of their role.