According to Mullins, which of the following is a feature of an effective team?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Members share common objectives and are clear about their roles
- Step 1: Effective teams have shared goals and clear roles.
- Step 2: They value diversity of skills and personalities.
- Step 3: Suppressing disagreement or concentrating decisions reduces effectiveness.
Answer
Members share common objectives and are clear about their roles.
Why not the others: Members avoid disagreement at all costs: Healthy conflict is productive; avoiding it can lead to groupthink. Teams need a mix of roles to be effective. One member makes every decision: Effective teams share decision-making.
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