Which of the following statements about group roles is FALSE?

A. Some roles can be assigned.
B. Individual roles are often counterproductive to the group.
C. Maintenance roles directly achieve the task the group is trying to accomplish.
D. A role is worked out jointly between an individual and the other members of the group.


Answer: C

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