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Which of the following is most likely to be a symptom of ineffectiveness at work within a team?

Frequent missed deadlines and repeated errors are a symptom of ineffectiveness because they show work is not being completed to the required time and quality standards. Meeting deadlines, volunteering for training and low absence all indicate effective, engaged staff rather than poor performance.

  1. AConsistently meeting deadlines with minimal supervision
  2. BFrequent missed deadlines and repeated errors in completed workCorrect
  3. CEmployees volunteering for additional training
  4. DLow levels of staff absence

Explanation

Missed deadlines and repeated errors show that work is not being completed to the required standard or time, which is a direct symptom of ineffectiveness. The other options describe positive or neutral indicators of good performance and engagement.

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