Which of the Following Was NOT a Characteristic of the High-Performance

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the high-performance teams identified by Bennis and Biederman in their study of "great groups"?

• A)The teams were composed of highly skilled individuals-the crème of the crop.
• B)The teams were highly structured-lines of authority were clear and uncontested by members.
• C)Members tended to be young rather than old,with very optimistic expectations about their competencies.
• D)The teams' leaders recruited and retained the right individuals needed by the team.

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Definitions:

Frustrated

Feeling upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something.

Self-awareness

The conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

Months

Units of time, each roughly about 30 days long, that together constitute a year.

Age

The duration for which an individual or item has existed or been alive.