Sociologist Dr. Mark Thompson argues that diverse work teams outperform homogeneous ones on creative problem-solving tasks. He suggests that different perspectives lead to more innovative solutions.
Which finding would best support Thompson's argument?
Companies have increased their diversity hiring initiatives
Teams with members from varied backgrounds generated 35% more unique solutions to design challenges than teams with similar backgrounds
Most employees support workplace diversity policies
Diverse teams sometimes experience more initial conflict
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. Direct comparison shows diverse teams produce more unique solutions—measuring creativity.
- Context clues: Thompson claims diverse teams are better at "creative problem-solving."
- Evidence evaluation: 35% more unique solutions quantifies creative output.
- Verify: Comparing varied vs similar backgrounds isolates diversity's effect.
đŸ’¡ Strategy: Creative performance claims need measures of innovative output.
Choice A is incorrect because hiring trends don't prove performance benefits. Choice C is incorrect because supporting diversity doesn't prove it improves performance. Choice D is incorrect because mentioning conflict doesn't support the creativity claim.