In the context of the rocket model, a critical first step to building a high-performing team is to:
a) gain alignment on team context.
b) clarify the team's purpose and goals.
c) ensure the team has the necessary resources.
d) establish expected norms.

In the context of the Rocket Model, a critical first step to building a high-performing team is to Gain alignment on team context.

Option A

Explanation:

For building a team for any purpose, it is very important to gain the alignment on the context on which the team is working which defines the views of the members of the team. It makes the team being aligned at the same level and avoids it being misaligned.

This is even more important than defining the aims and the purposes of the teams. The mission of the team is not that important than the alignment of the team.

the correct answer is "c": the pillars proclaimed his regret at the bloodshed at the battle of kalinga and his conversion to buddhism.

the kalinga war is considered as one of the largest battles in the history of india. it was fought between the between the maurya empire, which ruled the lands of what is now known as india at the time, and the independent feudal kingdom of kalinga.

the army of maurya empire, led by its king ashoka, fought a prolonged war against kalinga. the war ended around 262 bce with the victory of the maurya empire. it is believed that ashoka, after having witnessed the loss of many lives during this war, felt deep responsibility and eventually converted into buddhism.