Which of the following statements is true regarding a work group?
A) Individuals working in a work group work on different objectives and are not dependent on each other.
B) Work groups primarily engage in collective work that requires joint effort.
C) Work groups do not generate any positive synergy through coordinated effort.
D) Information sharing is not the primary function of a work group.
E) The performance level of the work group is greater than the summation of each group member's individual contribution.
Question 2
Teams differ from groups because ________.
A) teams have no limits on the number of members, while groups have a restricted membership
B) members of teams work independently of each other, while those in groups show greater dependence on each other
C) members of teams work toward individual goals that may or may not be related, while groups have a common goal
D) members of teams have a specific task-related purpose, while groups do not
E) teams have a no fixed duration, while groups have a fixed duration