Application of Team Roles
Sarah has just returned from a seminar dealing with the research of Margerison and McCann where the roles of work team members was discussed. She is enthusiastic as she sets down to select members for the new team she is developing. Hopefully Sarah can avoid some problems of past teams by selecting individuals to fill the roles needed by the work team. Jim comes to mind immediately. He is one of the most imaginative people Sarah knows. He continuously comes up with new and novel ideas; however, he is very independent and likes to work at his own pace. Ruby, on the other hand, has an extreme concern for following policies and rules. She is excellent at examining details and making sure all the facts and figures will work.
Putting those two together on a team, though, may pose some interpersonal problems since they are so different. Then there is Shane. He always has such strong convictions about how things should be done. However, he will protect the group from outsiders and go to battle for them. He will help provide team stability.
-What role needs to be fulfilled in order to enable Jim and Ruby to effectively work together?
A)linker
B)reporter- advisor
C)controller- inspector
D)assessor- developer

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The linker role is crucial in this scenario because it involves coordinating and integrating the activities of team members with different skills and perspectives, like Jim's creativity and Ruby's detail-oriented approach. This role helps to bridge gaps and facilitate effective collaboration among diverse team members.