Which of the Following Statements About Teams and Task Characteristics

question 131

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 than pooled interdependence.
• E) Team members with relatively independent tasks are less likely to coordinate with each other.

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