During the early stages of a cross-functional project team,…
During the early stages of a cross-functional project team, members agree to share updates weekly, make decisions by consensus, and avoid assigning blame when mistakes occur. As deadlines approach, one senior member begins making unilateral decisions to “save time.” Over the next few weeks, several members disengage, and the quality of collaboration declines, and the team seems to lose momentum in attaining its initial goals. Which of the following best explains what is happening within this team?
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