Question

Talia is a principal at a small-town elementary school. Over the years, the school has had a difficult time recruiting teachers due to the remote location. This year, however, Talia is pleased to have brought on two teachers who formerly worked in large public school districts. Talia and her team of teachers will spend the next two months preparing for the art fair—a new event the school is hosting this year. She knows her recent hires will bring some much-needed diversity to the team.

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the impact of diversity on team dynamics?
a.)
Diverse teams are known to be more productive and efficient.
b.)
Diversity helps teams create values more constructively.
c.)
Diverse teams are capable of healthy debates that lead to solutions.
d.)
Diversity allows the team to complete projects successfully and on time.

Answer 1

Option 'd' is incorrect because while diversity can provide numerous benefits to a team's dynamics, it does not guarantee that projects will always be completed successfully and on time due to numerous influencing factors.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question pertains to the impact of diversity on team dynamics. Answering which statement is NOT true about the impact of diversity on team dynamics requires understanding both the positives and the potential challenges diversity can bring to a team environment.

While diverse teams are known for their potential to be more productive, drive constructive value creation, and have healthy debates leading to better solutions, there is no guarantee that diversity alone ensures projects will be completed successfully and on time. Many factors contribute to the successful and timely completion of projects, including management, resources, team dynamics beyond diversity, and external factors.

Therefore, the answer to the question would be 'd' - Diversity allows the team to complete projects successfully and on time. This statement is not inherently true as there are many variables that contribute to the successful and timely completion of projects.