Question 1

A group in Great Britain has been established to improve the employment,retention,and promotion prospects of black and ethnic minorities and women in the Fire and Rescue Service,which at present has a largely white,male demographic.The team has two years to gather information and create a plan.What is this type of team called?

Accepted Answer

The project team is created to complete specific,one-time projects or tasks within a limited time.

Question 2

Which statement accurately characterizes semiautonomous work groups?

Accepted Answer

Members of semiautonomous groups are typically cross-trained.According to the team autonomy continuum,they have mid-level autonomy.Self-designing teams can control and change the design of the team.

Question 3

The construction of tunnels is one of the greatest challenges encountered during road construction.The technique of tunnelling has not kept pace with the development of other technical fields.A team of tunnel experts from different geographic areas will develop road tunnel engineering principles and maintenance practices and the use of telecommunications and information technology.What type of team is this group of tunnel experts?

Accepted Answer

A virtual team is defined as a team composed of geographically and/or organizationally dispersed coworkers who use telecommunications and information technologies to accomplish an organizational task.

Question 4

In which of the following is the least amount of team autonomy found?

Accepted Answer

Traditional work groups typically have the least amount of team autonomy as they are usually closely supervised and directed by a manager or supervisor.

Question 5

Many orthopedic parts are almost identical in size and shape.Stryker Howmedica Osteonics in New Jersey used a semiautonomous work group to develop Product Recognition Technology that makes sure parts are identified correctly and orders are filled correctly.Which statement best describes what this work group did?

Accepted Answer

The semiautonomous work group developed Product Recognition Technology to ensure correct identification of orthopedic parts and orders, indicating that they had the authority to solve problems related to this issue. The other answer choices do not accurately reflect the work group's responsibilities.

Question 6

One of Boeing's manufacturing plants was named one of the 10 best in North America by IndustryWeek magazine.The company maintains an employee involvement team to track the plant's goals and performance metrics.Which of the following does this team do?

Accepted Answer

The employee involvement team tracks the plant's goals and performance metrics to provide advice to management about areas that need change or improvements. They do not determine the team membership, have the authority to solve problems related to marketing and manufacturing issues or control all of the major production tasks at Boeing.

Question 7

Which of the following should a member of a typical traditional work group expect to be responsible for?

Accepted Answer

Traditional work groups are groups comprised of two or more people who work together to do an assigned task.

Question 8

Trevor has a meeting this afternoon.He makes sure the video and speakers on his computer are working as he prepares to meet with Tiina from Finland,Boris from the Czech Republic,and Nigel from India.What kind of team does Trevor belong to?

Accepted Answer

Trevor belongs to a virtual team, as he is meeting with colleagues from different countries and is using technology to communicate with them.

Question 9

In what ways can teams be broadly classified?

Accepted Answer

Teams can be broadly classified as functional, which are focused on a specific function such as marketing or finance, or cross-functional, which bring together members from different functions or departments to achieve a common goal. The other options (sectional/departmental, local/national, and line/staff) are all possible ways to classify teams as well, but they are not as broad or fundamental as functional vs. cross-functional.

Question 10

Many orthopedic parts are almost identical in size and shape.Stryker Howmedica Osteonics in New Jersey used a semiautonomous work group to develop Product Recognition Technology that makes sure parts are identified correctly and orders are filled correctly.In which of the following classifications would this group belong?

Accepted Answer

Project teams are created to complete specific,one-time projects or tasks.

Question 11

Which of the following accurately characterizes virtual teams?

Accepted Answer

The principal advantage of virtual teams is their flexibility.

Question 12

Candice is satisfied with the research that has been completed and moves the team more toward development.She hires developers and ends the contract of several of the researchers.What kind of team does Candice have?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Candice is satisfied with the research that...

Question 13

In which of the following is the highest level of team autonomy found?

Accepted Answer

Self-designing teams have the highest level of team autonomy as they not only manage their own work but also design and determine the goals and processes of their work. Self-managing teams have a high level of autonomy but they do not design their own work processes. Semiautonomous work groups and employee involvement teams have limited autonomy compared to the other two options.

Question 14

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?

Accepted Answer

The correct sequence, from low 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 is incorrect because it places self-managing teams before semiautonomous work groups. Choice B is incorrect because it places self-managing teams before semiautonomous work groups and self-designing teams at a lower level of autonomy than self-managing teams. Choice C is incorrect because it places self-designing teams and self-directed teams at a higher level of autonomy than self-managing teams.

Question 15

The job of the concepts managers at Starbucks is to use a cross-functional team to develop four to six new beverages annually.Why does Starbucks use this type of team?

Accepted Answer

Using a cross-functional team allows Starbucks to harness the creativity and knowledge of employees from various departments and leverage their different perspectives to develop new beverages. This approach ensures that the new products are well-rounded, innovative, and aligned with the company's strategic objectives. Outsourcing new product development is not the main objective of using cross-functional teams, and having products in every stage of the product life cycle is not the sole purpose of this approach either.

Question 16

Which kind of team not only provides advice and suggestions to management but also has limited authority to make decisions and solve problems related to the major tasks required to produce a product or service?

Accepted Answer

A semiautonomous work group is a team that not only provides advice and suggestions to management but also has limited authority to make decisions and solve problems related to the major tasks required to produce a product or service. A traditional work group only performs tasks assigned by management, an employer-monitored group is closely monitored and evaluated by management, and a self-managing team has a high degree of autonomy and is responsible for making decisions without much oversight from management.

Question 17

Which of the following is the only type of responsibility given to traditional work groups?

Accepted Answer

Traditional work groups are groups comprised of two or more people who work together to achieve a shared goal.The typical goal for such a group is the execution of assigned tasks.

Question 18

Which of the following groups provide advice rather than having the authority to make decisions?

Accepted Answer

Employee involvement teams provide advice or make suggestions to management concerning specific issues.

Question 19

Which type of team is composed of employees from several different departments?

Accepted Answer

A cross-functional team is composed of employees from several different departments who work together to complete a specific project or task.

Question 20

Jonathan is on a team responsible for the completion of a special project.He works with Anita from accounting,Mark from marketing,and Opie from operations.What kind of team is Jonathan a part of?

Accepted Answer

Jonathan works with individuals from different functional areas within the organization (accounting, marketing, operations), indicating that he is part of a cross-functional team. The other options (B, C, and D) do not accurately describe the team structure based on the information provided.

Quiz 10: Leading Teams