"Diversity on attributes such as cultural background, race, and attitudes is associated with communication problems and ultimately poor team effectiveness." This statement represents the theory of the ________ approach to diversity in teams.
A) cooperative diversity
B) similarity-attraction
C) surface-level
D) diversity combining
E) value in diversity problem-solving

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Similarity-attraction approach says that diversity is detrimental because people tend to be more attracted to others who are perceived as more similar and avoid interacting with those who are perceived to be dissimilar. This results in communication problems and poor team effectiveness.

"Diversity on Attributes Such as Cultural Background, Race, and Attitudes