Briefly explain why the ability to work effectively in teams is ...

[cagreen833]

Briefly explain why the ability to work effectively in teams is so important in business.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

In the ________ phase of team evolution, team members reach a decision and find a solution that is acceptable enough for all members to support (even if they have reservations).
 
  A) orientation
  B) reinforcement
  C) conflict
  D) brainstorming
  E) emergence

[strudel15]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: Companies look for employees who work well in teams for a number of reasons, but primarily because successful teams improve productivity, creativity, employee involvement, and even job security. Teams also involve employees in company decision making through participative management.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E
Explanation: E) The emergence stage is the stage in which the group comes together and finds a solution to the problem it is attempting to solve that all find acceptable. Note that the solution may not be ideal in the minds of all group members, but it at least meets the minimum requirements of their approval.

[cagreen833]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Liddy]

Excellent