Gabriela is presenting her ideas regarding a current project. Her coworkers wait until she has finished and then provide her with feedback. This is an example of which factor of team effectiveness?

A) People-related factors

B) Task-related factors

C) Organization-related factors

D) Performance-related factors

D) Performance-related factors

The answer would be A

Explanation:

The deep level, of less visible or underlying attributes of teams, includes the

attitudes, values and beliefs of members. Jackson et al. (1995) extend this

range to include knowledge, skills and capability. These attributes can be

communicated verbally or non-verbally and shaped similarly among

members by personal interactions.

Among these attributes, cognitive similarities may be mostly recognized in terms of significance for team effectiveness. Underlying differences in 'schemas' (the conscious and unconscious preconceptions and beliefs that organize people's thinking) can create serious coordination difficulties for teams (Miliken & Martins, 1996). Even delicate differences in perspectives, assumptions and beliefs can cause problems.