Question

All of the following have been found to be good for running effective project meetings EXCEPT (Select one):

a. Start meetings on time regardless of whether everyone is present.
b. Identify an adjournment time.
c. Allow a time period for socializing to support the development of a team identity.
d. Prepare and distribute an agenda prior to the meeting.
e. Thoroughly document all decisions.

Answer 1

c. Allow a time period for socializing to support the development of a team identity.

Step-by-step explanation:

Project meetings are intended to solve problems and effectively communicate among team members. A successful project meeting is characterized by good preparation, establishing appropriate start and end time to cover the agenda, having a defined agenda to provide direction to the meeting and documenting all the decisions to ensure follow-ups. Therefore, socializing to support the develop the development of a team identity is not one of the factors since this could lead to a groupthink and discourage creativity.