Diversity on attributes such as cultural background, race, and attitudes are associated with communication problems and ultimately poor team effectiveness.If true, this statement validates 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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The similarity-attraction theory suggests that diversity in attributes like cultural background and race can lead to communication problems and reduced team effectiveness due to the preference for interacting with similar others.

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