The main difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous teams is that:
A) the risk of occurrence of groupthink is more in the latter.
B) the latter has members who are quite dissimilar to one another.
C) members of the latter work together through computer-based interactions.
D) the latter achieves high levels of task performance and future viability.
E) only the latter has a task-driven, results-oriented structure.

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Homogeneous teams are composed of members with similar backgrounds, experiences or characteristics. Heterogeneous teams, on the other hand, have members who differ from each other in terms of their expertise, experiences, education, and backgrounds. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. The other options do not provide an accurate comparison between the two types of teams.

The Main Difference Between Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Teams Is That