A team leader treats verbal agreement as a final decision while some members remain silent. Why may this conclusion be wrong?
Silence does not necessarily mean agreement. Members may remain silent because of hesitation, confusion, pressure, lack of attention, or disagreement. Therefore, a leader should not treat verbal agreement from only some members as a final decision; explicit confirmation from everyone is needed. Option A is also incorrect because silence does not always indicate disagreement. Exam tip: In effective team communication, seek feedback and clear confirmation.