Which of the Following Is True with Regard to the Impact

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true with regard to the impact of diversity on team effectiveness?

• A) High levels of diversity among team members benefit the group from the stage of forming.
• B) Race and gender diversity bear the highest positive impact on team performance.
• C) Leadership has a negligible role to play in diverse teams because the members manage themselves autonomously.
• D) Elements of diversity are undesirable as they interfere with team processes in the long run.
• E) Cultural diversity serves as an asset for tasks that call for a variety of viewpoints once the team has worked out its differences.

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Definitions:

Personality Process

The ongoing, dynamic interactions and mechanisms within an individual that contribute to the formation of personality traits and behaviors.

Trait Development

The evolution or growth of enduring characteristics or tendencies that influence an individual's behavior across situations.

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions in order to give meaning to their environment.

Incremental Theory

The belief that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work, creating a love of learning and a resilience necessary for great accomplishment.