Two teams were given a common goal. Jane led the first team, whereas the second team had no leader. Jane was confident as she was experienced in the field: she analyzed the project, applied her knowledge, and implemented her own strategies. Jane tried to work on a number of group assignments on her own and also tried to hog the limelight. The second team worked together to build knowledge and develop strategies. When it was time to analyze the outcome of the project, the second team was clearly more effective and efficient than the first. What was the reason behind this, and how could Jane's team be more efficient?
A) By maintaining a shared-interest relationship; by keeping common tasks among coworkers
B) By performing correctly at work; by keeping common tasks among fellow workers
C) By possessing required skills and abilities; by maintaining a shared-interest relationship
D) By receiving guidance and support from the mentor; by possessing the required skill set

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The reason why the second team was more efficient was because they worked together and built knowledge and strategies as a group. They had a shared-interest relationship and kept common tasks among coworkers. Jane's team could be more efficient by adopting the same approach and maintaining a shared-interest relationship, where everyone has a stake in the outcome and works together towards achieving the goal. This would require delegating tasks and allowing everyone to contribute their own unique skills and abilities.

Two Teams Were Given a Common Goal