A sales team has been regularly convening to brainstorm better ways to

QUESTION

A sales team has been regularly convening to brainstorm better ways to reach out to customers. After a few months, they have come up with only one or two workable ideas.

Their manager is wondering what is behind their slow progress. Which of the following is the most likely reason for the team’s slow progress in brainstorming?
A) The desire not to stand out in the group makes people reluctant to share ideas.
B) Brainstorming is usually not an effective way to gather ideas.
C) The team wants to make a decision that guarantees a positive outcome.
D) People are having a hard time focusing without their manager to guide them.
E) The team is stuck in the information gathering phase of the assignment.

ANSWER

Answer: A
Explanation: A) This phenomenon can hamper the sharing of creative ideas in a group setting.