Which of the following is the best example of a self-directed team?
A) Mike, the project head, developed a team of middle managers from the marketing, finance, and production departments to work on a project together.
B) Tom, a manager in the marketing department, had Jim and Jake, team members from the same department, reporting to him on the progress of an ongoing project.
C) Sam, Ben, and Nick are team members working from three different locations on the same project, reporting to their project manager through telephone calls and e-mails.
D) Jane, Jack, and Maria, as members of a team, have the authority and responsibility to make decisions and to participate in processes that help the team succeed.

Question

Which of the following is the best example of a self-directed team?
A) Mike, the project head, developed a team of middle managers from the marketing, finance, and production departments to work on a project together.
B) Tom, a manager in the marketing department, had Jim and Jake, team members from the same department,  reporting to him on the progress of an ongoing project.
C) Sam, Ben, and Nick are team members working from three different locations on the same project, reporting to their project manager through telephone calls and e-mails.
D) Jane, Jack, and Maria, as members of a team, have the authority and responsibility to make decisions and to participate in processes that help the team succeed.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Self-directed teams are ones that have the authority and responsibility to make decisions and participate in process that help the team succeed. Option A is not a self-directed team as the project head is leading the team. Option B is a small group reporting to a manager, not a self-directed team. Option C might be virtual in nature, but they are still reporting to a project manager and not a self-directed team.

Which of the Following Is the Best Example of a Self-Directed