Which of the following is a characteristic of effective teams?

A) Groupthink is encouraged among team members.
B) Decision making is done through quick votes.
C) Decision making is done by the team leader.
D) Conflict is managed by focusing on the people, not the issues.
E) Disagreements are discussed in the interest of task accomplishment.

Answer: E
Explanation: Effective teams manage conflict constructively by sharing leadership, encouraging equal participation, discussing disagreements openly and calmly, and focusing on the issues, not the people.