Which of the following techniques can be used for increasing effectiveness of teams?

A) Implement a reward system that encourages competitive efforts.
B) The appraisal system should take into consideration peer evaluation.
C) Avoid giving promotions and pay raises for individual contributions.
D) Training should be provided to those candidates who lack team skills.
E) The reward system should discourage cooperative efforts.

D
Explanation: D) In order to create good team players, an organization's reward system must be reworked to encourage cooperative efforts rather than competitive ones. This doesn't mean individual contributions should be ignored; rather, they should be balanced with selfless contributions to the team. Training should be provided to those candidates who lack team skills.