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  • Norm

    Informal, unstated rules that govern and regulate group behavior. (Ferrell & Hirt, 2002)

    See Also: Ethics

  • Normal Inspection

    Type of examination used when there is no statistically significant evidence that the quality of the product being submitted is better or poorer than the specified quality level.

  • Normative Economics

    Considers “what ought to be”—value judgments, or goals of public policy. (Schiller, 2000)

  • Norming

    A term used in group development where interaction changes as members agree on a common goal, assign individual tasks, and define a set of rules and roles to ensure effective and productive team interaction.