A team was assigned a project. Halfway through the project it was obvious that the team-was failing to meet expectations. Management had made sure that individuals assigned to the team had good interpersonal skills as well as good problem-solving and decision-making skills. However, they overlooked other abilities of team members requires for accomplishing the work. Which ability necessary for team members was overlooked?
A) propensity for social loafing
B) authoritarian personality
C) type D personality
D) technical expertise
Answer: D
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