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SGallaher96

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Why do scientists perform better when their collaborators span a wide range of scientific disciplines (Pelz, 1956)?
 
  A) social facilitation effects are reversed for members of the scientific community
  B) each member of a scientific team typically must perform his or her job well in order for the group to succeed
  C) their jobs require innovation and creativity
  D) communication among members is vital

Question 2

According to your text, heterogeneous groups of people seem to do better on tasks requiring ________, whereas diversity in experience can hurt the performance of groups when success is determined by ________.
 
  A) precision and accuracy; flexibility and quick adjustments
  B) adherence to deadlines; flexibility and quick adjustments
  C) intelligence and high levels of education; traditional ways of achieving success
  D) new solutions and quick adjustments; each member of the group performing his or her role well



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D



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