In the context of product development teams, which of the following statements i
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Question
In the context of product development teams, which of the following statements is true?
Increasing the diversity of team members eliminates the possibility of homophily.
Formation of cross-functional teams hinders the cross-fertilization of ideas.
The larger a team is, the easier it is to foster a shared sense of identity among team members.
As the size of a team increases, the potential for social loafing increases.
Increasing the diversity of team members eliminates the possibility of homophily.
Formation of cross-functional teams hinders the cross-fertilization of ideas.
The larger a team is, the easier it is to foster a shared sense of identity among team members.
As the size of a team increases, the potential for social loafing increases.
Explanation / Answer
Social loafing means that individuals put less effort when they work in groups as compared to working individually.
As the size of the group increases, individual's effort further decreases and social loafing increases.
Hence the correct option is d. As the size of a team increases, the potential for social loafing increases.