Which of the Following Statements About Teams and Task Characteristics

question 136

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about teams and task characteristics is FALSE?

• A)Teams are generally more effective when tasks are well structured and, therefore, easier to coordinate with other people.
• B)Teams are generally more effective when each person's tasks have low interdependence with tasks performed by other team members.
• C)Teams usually work better on complex rather than simple tasks.
• D)Team members with relatively independent tasks are less likely to coordinate with each other.
• E)People have a greater sense of being on a team when co-workers are linked through reciprocal rather than pooled interdependence.

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