It is Ani’s first day in a new job and he spends a lot of time watching to see what his colleagues are doing, so that he will fit in with them and be liked. Explain Ani’s behaviour in terms of compliance.(Total 2 marks)

Model Answer:

Ani’s behaviour can be explained by compliance, as he is changing his actions to match his colleagues’ behaviour to fit in and be liked. This is a superficial and temporary type of conformity, where Ani publicly aligns with the group while his private beliefs may remain unchanged.