Mauricia Corp., a biotechnology firm, has initiated a program that encourages employees to form groups, on the basis of a particular characteristic such as race, sex, ethnicity, etc. Mauricia Corp's initiative is based on the belief that such programs would help team members to discover their true potential and climb the corporate ladder. Which of the following is a likely disadvantage of such a set up?

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Forming groups based on characteristics like race, sex, ethnicity, etc., can lead to divisiveness within an organization by emphasizing differences rather than unity, potentially creating an "us vs. them" mentality among employees.