Question 1

The mark of an effective and innovative team is one that has a broad cross-section of talents, interests and expertise with cooking.

Accepted Answer

The mark of an effective and innovative team is having a broad cross-section of talents, interests, and expertise relevant to the team's goals, not specifically related to cooking unless the team's focus is culinary.

Question 2

Behavioural characteristics are grouped together into these four major divisions:&#10;A) dominance, steadiness, detailers, conscientiousness&#10;B) dominance, steadiness, flamboyance, conscientiousness&#10;C) dominance, influence, steadiness, conscientiousness&#10;D) dominance, passiveness, detailers, conscientiousness

Accepted Answer

The four major behavioural characteristics are dominance, influence, steadiness, and conscientiousness. Option C lists these characteristics accurately. Option A has the same four characteristics but replaces influence with detailers, which is not a recognized behavioural characteristic. Option B replaces influence with flamboyance, which is also not a recognized characteristic. Option D replaces influence with passiveness, which is not a recognized characteristic, and also replaces steadiness with detailers, which is, again, not a recognized behavioural characteristic. The correct grouping of behavioural characteristics are dominance, influence, steadiness, and conscientiousness, known as the DISC model. The options A and B have an incorrect inclusion of traits, while option D includes passiveness which is not a recognized category in the DISC model.

Question 3

Stealing another person's idea and putting it forward as your own is considered cunning.

Accepted Answer

Stealing another person's idea and presenting it as your own is not considered cunning, it is considered unethical and dishonest. Stealing another person's idea and presenting it as your own is considered dishonest and unethical rather than cunning.

Question 4

If you have identified an area of improvement you may need to:&#10;A) get other team members involved in the ideas&#10;B) give the idea to the management team to develop&#10;C) involve the Union to allow you to develop the idea&#10;D) consult with Federal Government

Accepted Answer

Getting other team members involved in the idea can help to gain different perspectives and build support for implementing the improvement. Involving management or the union may be necessary depending on the specific situation, but the best initial step is to gather input and buy-in from the team before progressing further. Consulting with the federal government is likely unnecessary unless the improvement relates specifically to a federal program or regulation. Getting other team members involved will not only provide additional insights and perspectives but also foster collaboration and collective ownership of the improvement initiative. Giving the idea to the management team or involving the Union or Federal Government may be necessary in certain situations, but the first step should be to involve the team.

Question 5

Behaviours of a role model are:&#10;A) hardworking, individual, non-supportive&#10;B) fun, reflective, responsible&#10;C) equitable, passive, non-committal&#10;D) collaborative, conniving, insensitive

Accepted Answer

A role model should exhibit behaviours that are positive and uplifting. Hardworking and individual may be positive traits, but non-supportive is not. Equitable is a positive trait, but passive and non-committal are not. Collaborative is a positive trait, but conniving and insensitive are not. Fun, reflective, and responsible are all positive traits that would be exhibited by a good role model. Behaviours of a role model should be fun, as they should inspire and engage others positively. They should also be reflective, learning from their experiences and owning their mistakes. Responsibility is also key, as they serve as an example of how to be accountable for one’s actions. Hardworking is a good trait, but it is not comprehensive enough to be the best choice on this list. Individual, non-supportive, equitable, passive, non-committal, collaborative, conniving, and insensitive are all negative traits that should not be associated with a role model.

Question 6

Wherever groups of people work together there will be:&#10;A) differences of opinion and issues that will prevent finding solutions to problems&#10;B) differences of opinion and different ways of viewing and solving problems&#10;C) differences of opinion that will create a difficult process to work together to solve problems&#10;D) differences of opinion and a negative work environment that never solves problems

Accepted Answer

It is natural for people to have different opinions and viewpoints. These differences can actually be beneficial in problem-solving as they bring a variety of ideas and perspectives to the table. It is important, however, to find ways to respectfully listen to and consider these differences in order to effectively work together and find solutions. It is natural for people to have different perspectives and ways of approaching problems. These differences can actually be beneficial, as they may lead to creative and innovative solutions that would not have been thought of otherwise. The key is to have open communication and a willingness to listen to and consider different viewpoints.

Question 7

It's important to keep the team environment fresh and inspired through introducing new ideas.

Accepted Answer

Introducing new ideas can keep team members engaged and excited about their work, thus keeping the team environment fresh and inspired. Introducing new ideas can help teams stay motivated, engaged, and generate innovative solutions to problems.

Question 8

An important factor in establishing an innovative environment is to acknowledge the senior management for their talents.

Accepted Answer

An important factor in establishing an innovative environment is to encourage and support creativity and risk-taking among all employees, not just to acknowledge senior management for their talents.

Question 9

When staff are encouraged to make suggestions for improvement, they have greater ownership.

Accepted Answer

When staff are given a voice in suggesting improvements, they feel more involved and invested in the success of the organization. This can lead to better morale and increased productivity. When staff are encouraged to make suggestions for improvement, they feel empowered and invested in the success of the organization, leading to greater ownership.

Question 10

Changes in the workplace should ideally be discussed and implemented:&#10;A) at a management level to ensure only what is needed is applied&#10;B) by the WHS team to ensure all safety is clarified&#10;C) as an initiative by the local and/or state government&#10;D) as a team to ensure that all members of staff are on board

Accepted Answer

Changes in the workplace should be discussed and implemented as a team to ensure that all members of staff are aware of and on board with the changes. It helps to create a collaborative and inclusive workplace environment where everyone's opinions and concerns are heard and addressed. This ensures a smoother transition and better adoption and implementation of the changes. While management and WHS teams may have a role to play, they should be part of the broader team that discusses and implements changes. Local and/or state governments may also have policies and guidelines that need to be considered, but ultimately it is the responsibility of the workplace team to implement and enforce changes. Changes in the workplace should involve input from all members of staff to ensure that everyone is on board with the changes and to encourage teamwork and collaboration. While management and WHS teams may play a role in implementing the changes, it is important to involve all members of staff to ensure buy-in and effective implementation. Local or state government initiatives may also play a role in workplace changes, but this would depend on the specific industry or workplace.

Deck 9: Promote Innovation in a Team Environment