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Which of the following is the most likely consequence of a team being made up entirely of members with the same dominant Belbin team role, for example all Shapers?

A team of members all holding the same dominant role, such as Shapers, is likely to experience competition and conflict while key functions go unperformed. Belbin's model stresses balance across roles, because no single type can supply ideas, evaluation, co-ordination and finishing together.

  1. ASmooth decision-making because all members share the same approach to tasks
  2. BCompetition and conflict, with some necessary team functions left unperformedCorrect
  3. CStrong attention to detail because each member checks the others' work
  4. DFaster team development because the storming stage is avoided

Explanation

Belbin argued that balanced teams need a range of roles. A team of Shapers would compete for direction and generate friction, while functions such as idea generation, evaluation and finishing would be neglected. Shared style does not give attention to detail, and it does not avoid storming; it is likely to make it worse.

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