Question

A team mental model is a common understanding that members of a team share about how something works. For example, a team might have a common understanding of how to assemble a computer. All of the following are TRUE about team mental models EXCEPT:

a. they may be assessed in terms of how accurate they are.
b. they may be assessed in terms of how much correspondence (agreement) there is among team members' mental models.
c. they are developed instantly, naturally, and are immediately compatible.
d. teams may have mental models about physical systems as well as social systems (such as how their group works).

Answer 1

Answer: C. They are developed instantly, naturally, and are immediately compatible

Explanation: The fact is that members of the mental team model have a common knowledge of many things, such as putting together computers, which is a common understanding. This general understanding also concerns mutual understanding within the team, that is, between members. However, the mental model is actually evolving in such a way that the members gradually and over time exchange relevant information about their say, skills, knowledge, specialisation, and this takes some time, so not immediately, naturally, instantly compatible. They become compatible through that exchange, which takes some time.