Which of the following statements about diverse teams are true? 1. Quicker to make decisions than teams of 'similars.' 2. Members understand each other immediately.

The correct answer is D. Neither 1 nor 2 is true. Statement 1: Incorrect. Diverse teams tend to take longer to make decisions due to differing perspectives and approaches. However, this trade-off leads to more thorough and creative decision-making, which is a recognized strength of diverse teams. Statement 2: Incorrect…

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Question

Which of the following statements about diverse teams are true? 1. Quicker to make decisions than teams of 'similars.' 2. Members understand each other immediately.

Options

AOnly 1 is true.
BOnly 2 is true.
CBoth 1 and 2 are true.
DNeither 1 nor 2 is true.

How the community answered

(37 responses)

A
8% (3)
B
3% (1)
C
16% (6)
D
73% (27)

Explanation

Statement 1: Incorrect. Diverse teams tend to take longer to make decisions due to differing perspectives and approaches. However, this trade-off leads to more thorough and creative decision-making, which is a recognized strength of diverse teams. Statement 2: Incorrect. Members of diverse teams often require time to align on communication styles, goals, and processes. Effective collaboration in diverse teams is developed through trust- building and active engagement, as outlined in Agile team practices.

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