Asked by Josie Pagnucco on May 29, 2024

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In a diverse team,a "faultline" refers to cases in which:

A) a team tends to find fault or blame in the other team members rather than their own behavior.
B) group members fall into two highly visible,moderate,non-overlapping subgroups usually based on demographic characteristics (such as male vice-presidents and female clerical workers) .
C) group members make more extreme judgments of demographically dissimilar group members than is actually warranted.
D) a homogenous group does not allow a diverse member to join the group.

Faultline

Describes hypothetical dividing lines that can split a group into subgroups based on one or more attributes, such as age, gender, or experience, potentially affecting group cohesion.

Demographic Characteristics

Demographic Characteristics are the statistical data of a population, including factors like age, race, gender, income, education, and employment, which are used for analysis and policy-making.

  • Grasp the favorable and unfavorable characteristics of different team actions and arrangements.
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Ph?m V?n Ph?ngMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A "faultline" refers to a situation in which a diverse team splits into subgroups based on some demographic characteristics like gender, ethnicity, or race. These subgroups are non-overlapping, highly visible, and may not interact well with each other. This can cause communication barriers, trust issues, and conflicts within the team.