Attributes of ineffective teams include which of the following?c
a. Respectfully listening
b. Consensus decision-making
c. Leadership is owned by a few who make most of the decisions.
d. Open discussion of disagreements
ANS: C
Ineffective teams have intimidating leaders who do not allow respectful, open consensus-driven decision-making. The other options are examples of an attribute of an effective team.
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