What Is the Downfall of the Devil's Advocate

question 66

Multiple Choice

What is the downfall of the devil's advocate?

• A)solutions from a team with a devil's advocate rarely come to a conclusion
• B)solutions from a team with a devil's advocate produce superior outcomes
• C)people tend to eliminate the devil's advocate because he or she makes them feel uncomfortable
• D)the devil's advocate encourages people to take sides in team discussions

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