Which of the following statements is true of all teams?
A) They need to be heterogeneous in order to be cohesive and supportive.
B) They need to be homogeneous in order to be diverse in their approaches and ways of thinking.
C) They need to be homogeneous, since diversity leads to tension, conflict and mistrust.
D) When containing elements of both homogeneity and heterogeneity, the team will benefit from having team members who are like-minded in their understanding of the team's purposes, goals, roles and procedures, but who are also diverse in their approaches and ways of thinking.
E) They need to be heterogeneous, so that team members are like-minded in their understanding of their purposes, goals, roles and procedures.

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Teams benefit from having members who share a common understanding of the team's goals and procedures, but who also bring diverse perspectives and approaches to problem-solving. This combination of homogeneity and heterogeneity results in a cohesive and supportive team that is able to effectively navigate challenges and achieve their goals.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of All Teams