Answer to Question 1
Answer: Many teams experience conflict in the course of their work, but conflict isn't necessarily bad. Conflict can be constructive if it forces important issues into the open, increases the involvement of team members, and generates creative ideas for solving a problem. Even teams that have some friction can excel if they have effective leadership and members who are committed to positive outcomes. Conflict can stem from many areas including missed deadlines, hidden agendas, and groupthink. To counter potential areas of conflict, each team member must be allowed to develop their ideas without criticism, and have an opportunity to present those ideas. Technology can increase participation by using virtual meetings or collaborative writing sites. Teams must use the principles of participative management and all team members are held accountable for their actions, or inactions. The key to successful groups lies in strong communication skills by all members of the group.
Answer to Question 2
Answer: B
Explanation: B) In any collaborative effort, team members coming from different backgrounds may have different work habits or priorities: A technical expert may focus on accuracy and scientific standards; an editor may be more concerned about organization and coherence; and a manager may focus on schedules, cost, and corporate goals. To collaborate effectively, everyone involved must be flexible and open to other opinions, focusing on team objectives rather than on individual priorities.
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