Question

1. team members may work at cross purposes unless

a. they all like each other
b. the boss tells them to work well together
c. they stop working in circles
d. the team goal is clear

1. team members who trust each other

a. are never betrayed
b. ignore brainstorming
c. work together more effectively
d. all of these choices

1. competition on a team becomes unhealthy when

a. team members work too hard and become overly
tired from their efforts
b. team members complain about competition from
other members
c. team members forget that competition can be
healthy on a team
d. team members are more concerned about being the
best than in reaching the team goal

Explanation:

• Question 11: A clear team goal aligns members' efforts. Liking each other (a) or boss's instruction (b) isn't sufficient. "Working in circles" (c) is unclear.
• Question 12: Trust enhances teamwork effectiveness. "Never betrayed" (a) is extreme. Ignoring brainstorming (b) is wrong. So c is correct, d is incorrect.
• Question 13: When members prioritize being best over team goal (d), competition is unhealthy. Working hard (a), complaining (b), or forgetting healthy competition (c) are less relevant.

Answer:

1. d. the team goal is clear
2. c. work together more effectively
3. d. team members are more concerned about being the best than in reaching the team goal