The most successful small groups include members who __________.
A) fill the task and building/maintenance roles and avoid the self-centered roles
B) strictly focus on the group's task roles
C) strictly focus on the group's building/maintenance roles
D) avoid filling any specific group roles

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The most successful small groups have members who fill both task roles (such as initiating, coordinating, and evaluating ideas) and building/maintenance roles (such as encouraging, mediating, and setting a positive tone). Members who focus only on task roles may neglect important interpersonal dynamics, while members who focus only on building/maintenance roles may fail to help the group achieve its goals. Similarly, members who fill self-centered roles (such as dominating, attention-seeking, or playing devil's advocate) can hinder the group's progress and cohesion.

The Most Successful Small Groups Include Members Who __________