Jax loves working on the new product team. Everyone is so friendly, and there is never any bitterness or conflict. Jax is sure they will come up with the most creative new product ever. Is Jax right? Why or why not?
A) Not necessarily. The team members may be so focused on creating harmony, they may endanger task accomplishment.
B) No. Absolutely not. Teams must have dissenters, questioners, and confrontational individuals in order to succeed.
C) Yes, of course! The absolute best makeup for a team is to have all members demonstrate high levels of agreeableness.
D) Maybe. As long as there are a majority of narcissists on the team.
E) Yes, but only if all the team members also demonstrate high levels of neuroticism.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Although a friendly team can be beneficial for collaboration, if there is a complete absence of conflict or dissent, the team may lack the diversity of ideas needed for creativity and innovation. Without constructive disagreement, the team may become complacent and overlook important factors that could improve the final product. However, this does not mean that conflict or negative behavior should be encouraged or tolerated.

Jax Loves Working on the New Product Team