In the context of talent development approaches, outdoor experiential activities as a development tool for individuals in teams _____.
a. give individuals opportunities to focus solely on their jobs
b. are increasing in popularity because of the absence of any disadvantages associated with these activities
c. are designed exclusively to promote ethnocentrism among the team members
d. can create a sense of teamwork via the shared risks and challenges outside the office environment
Answer: d. can create a sense of teamwork via the shared risks and challenges outside the office environment
Explanation:
The employees can collaborate and share about their interests, risks, and management of work outside the office this will help them to build more trust within them and they can share their experiences in the offices. The outgoing activities will help them to discuss about the issues in the office environment. This will give them a sense or teamwork which otherwise get compromised in the office settings due to oppressive environment created by higher authority. Here, talent development refers to development of interpersonal communication skills and development of trust.