The supervisors of the production division of one of the branches ...

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The supervisors of the production division of one of the branches of Georgia Mills have been informed of some irregularities noticed in inventory of raw materials by some trusted subordinates.
 
  To get a clearer picture, the supervisors had a quick meeting with the subordinates who reported the matter over lunch. The subordinates recommended rotating the schedule of employees who account for the incoming and used up stock so as to pinpoint the defaulting employee. The supervisors agreed that this was a good strategy but admitted that the matter must be escalated to the production manager before such a change can be implemented. They followed up this meeting with subsequent sessions to evaluate how the change worked. The supervisors and subordinates form a(n) ________ team in this scenario.
  A) cross-functional
  B) independent
  C) problem-solving
  D) virtual
  E) self-managed

Question 2

Problem-solving teams can ________.
 
  A) implement the recommended changes to resolve a problem
  B) assume responsibility for the outcomes of a solution they implemented
  C) provide recommendations after a discussion amongst department members
  D) resolve problems of different departments in an organization simultaneously
  E) combine the expertise of employees across different divisions and organizational levels

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Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: C) In a problem-solving team, members share ideas or suggest how work processes and methods can be improved; they rarely have the authority to unilaterally implement any of their suggestions.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: C) In a problem-solving team, members share ideas or suggest how work processes and methods can be improved; they rarely have the authority to unilaterally implement any of their suggestions. Problem-solving teams only make recommendations.