Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the high-performance teams identified by Bennis and Biederman in their study of "great groups"?

A) The teams were composed of highly skilled individuals-the crème of the crop.
B) The teams were highly structured-lines of authority were clear and uncontested by members.
C) Members tended to be young rather than old,with very optimistic expectations about their competencies.
D) The teams' leaders recruited and retained the right individuals needed by the team.

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Trinni Babiee · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Bennis and Biederman did not identify high-performance teams as being highly structured with clear and uncontested lines of authority. In fact, they found that great groups often had a more fluid and dynamic structure, allowing for greater collaboration and sharing of ideas among team members.

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