A Task Force Leader Says, "At the Beginning of Our

question 13

Multiple Choice

A task force leader says, "At the beginning of our next meeting, we are going to do some team-building exercises." Which comment by a group member indicates a need for further education about team building?

• A) "I don't see anything wrong with the way our team works. Why do we have to go through team building?"
• B) "That should help us meet the goals we have written."
• C) "I did some team-building work a long time ago. I probably need a refresher."
• D) "I hope the men on our task force will cooperate."

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