Teams differ from groups because ________.
A) teams have no limits on the number of members, while groups have a restricted membership
B) members of teams work independently of each other, while those in groups show greater dependence on each other
C) members of teams work toward individual goals that may or may not be related, while groups have a common goal
D) members of teams have a specific task-related purpose, while groups do not
E) teams have a no fixed duration, while groups have a fixed duration

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Teams have a clear and specific task-related purpose, while groups can be more open-ended and lacking a specific goal. Additionally, teams tend to have more interdependence among members, while groups may have more individual autonomy. The other choices either contain inaccuracies or are not defining characteristics that differentiate teams from groups.

Teams Differ from Groups Because ________