Author Question: If managers give up power to their employees, they will always have less power for themselves. _____ ... (Read 58 times)

xclash · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

If managers give up power to their employees, they will always have less power for themselves. _____ True or _____ False? Why?

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

How can multicultural teams be effectively managed? Be as comprehensive as possible in your answer and explain why each recommendation leads to effectiveness.

What will be an ideal response?

Bison · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

False. This is only true if managers view this in a win-lose framework. Managers have more power when they give it away.

Answer to Question 2

Clearly define the team charter, outlining the scope of the project, the expected
deliverables and the timeline
Overcome communication barriers by investing in language and cross-cultural
training
Agree on norms of behavior to channel behavior correctly
Adopt data-driven decisions to avoid decision biases like premature closure
Develop alternatives to enrich the debate (e.g., dialectical thinking and devil's
advocates)
Rotate meeting locations to accommodate members' needs
Cultivate a culture of trust so members can feel free to rely on one another
Schedule face-to-face meetings to build a solid foundation and perform periodic
team maintenance
Rotate team leadership to give members opportunities to develop those skills
Link rewards to team performance to ensure appropriate cooperation
Build social capital in the organization by helping managers build social networks
outside their units
Rotate personnel to different countries so they can understand members' situations and cultures