Effective teams (1) function so well they create their own ...

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Effective teams (1) function so well they create their own magnetism, (2) are interested in others' success as well as their own, and (3) devalue members who don't work cohesively with the rest of the team.
 
  Which statements are correct?
  A) Only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
  B) Only statements 2 and 3 are correct.
  C) Only statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct.
  D) Only statements 1 and 2 are correct.

Question 2

Some cultures, i.e., Japan, are more comfortable spending substantial amounts of time on relationship-building activities before moving toward task accomplishment.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Explanation: A) Incorrect. Statement 1 is correct. When teams function effectively, team members desire to associate with that team because of the advantages they receive from membership. Statement 2 is correct. Members of effective teams have a high level of trust and are interested in the successes of others. Statement 3 is incorrect. In effective teams, members care for and nurture one another, even if the other members are not performing up to expectations.
B) Incorrect. Statement 1 is correct. When teams function effectively, team members desire to associate with that team because of the advantages they receive from membership. Statement 2 is correct. Members of effective teams have a high level of trust and are interested in the successes of others. Statement 3 is incorrect. In effective teams, members care for and nurture one another, even if the other members are not performing up to expectations.
C) Incorrect. Statement 1 is correct. When teams function effectively, team members desire to associate with that team because of the advantages they receive from membership. Statement 2 is correct. Members of effective teams have a high level of trust and are interested in the successes of others. Statement 3 is incorrect. In effective teams, members care for and nurture one another, even if the other members are not performing up to expectations.
D) Correct. Statement 1 is correct. When teams function effectively, team members desire to associate with that team because of the advantages they receive from membership. Statement 2 is correct. Members of effective teams have a high level of trust and are interested in the successes of others. Statement 3 is incorrect. In effective teams, members care for and nurture one another, even if the other members are not performing up to expectations.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: TRUE
Explanation: Some cultures (like the United States) emphasize short-term time frames, while others emphasize long term future time frames. Because Japan focuses on longer time horizons, Japanese culture is more willing to invest in relationship building before moving to task accomplishment.