Which of the Following Statements About Teams and Task Characteristics

question 84

Multiple Choice

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

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

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