The autonomy continuum shows how five kinds of teams differ in terms of autonomy. What is the correct sequence,from low team autonomy to high team autonomy,in the autonomy continuum?
A)traditional work groups,employee involvement teams,semiautonomous work groups,self-managing teams,and self-designing teams
B)traditional work groups,employee involvement teams,self-managing teams,semiautonomous work groups,and self-designing teams
C)traditional work groups,employee involvement teams,self-designing teams,self-directed teams,and self-managing teams
D)traditional work groups,employee involvement teams,semiautonomous work groups,self-managing teams,and self-designing teams

Question

The autonomy continuum shows how five kinds of teams differ in terms of autonomy. What is the correct sequence,from low team autonomy to high team autonomy,in the autonomy continuum?
A)traditional work groups,employee involvement teams,semiautonomous work groups,self-managing teams,and self-designing teams  
B)traditional work groups,employee involvement teams,self-managing teams,semiautonomous work groups,and self-designing teams  
C)traditional work groups,employee involvement teams,self-designing teams,self-directed teams,and self-managing teams  
D)traditional work groups,employee involvement teams,semiautonomous work groups,self-managing teams,and self-designing teams

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct sequence, from low team autonomy to high team autonomy, in the autonomy continuum is traditional work groups, employee involvement teams, semiautonomous work groups, self-managing teams, and self-designing teams. Choice A, B, and C have either incorrect order or include teams not mentioned in the autonomy continuum. Therefore, choice D is the best answer.

The Autonomy Continuum Shows How Five Kinds of Teams Differ