Self-directed work teams are more difficult to apply:
A) in organizations with fewer than 100 employees.
B) in cultures with high power distance.
C) where the work involves performing a service rather than making a product.
D) where supervisors previously worked in high-involvement workplaces.
E) in all of these situations.

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Self-directed work teams require a culture that is open to employee empowerment and participation in decision-making. Cultures with high power distance, where there is a significant power differential between management and employees, may not be receptive to self-directed work teams. Therefore, it is more challenging to apply this approach in such cultures.

Self-Directed Work Teams Are More Difficult to Apply