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Which statement about Belbin's team roles is correct?

The correct statement is that allowable weaknesses are the typical flaws linked to a role that are tolerated because of the strengths it brings. People can cover several roles, so nine members are not required, and balance needs a variety of roles, not duplicates.

  1. AEach member must fill exactly one role, so a team needs nine people to be balanced
  2. BAllowable weaknesses are the typical flaws of a role that are tolerated because of the strengths it bringsCorrect
  3. CA well-balanced team is one in which every member holds the same preferred role

Explanation

Belbin described allowable weaknesses as the flaws that go with each role's strengths and are tolerated. Individuals usually have a primary and secondary role, so a team need not have nine members, and balance comes from a mix of roles, not identical roles.

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