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jrubin

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What are the major characteristics of self-managed work teams?
 
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In a negotiation it is generally better to provide negative information in writing.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

The major characteristics of self-managed work teams include:
(1) few management levels and job descriptions
(2) egalitarian culture
(3) a physical site with boundaries
(4) a team is kept as small as possible
(5) work teams order material and equipment, set goals, decide production, help set rewards, and have a voice in whom is hired and fired
(6) team members have a vision
(7) strong partnership between team members and management
(8) team members have a variety of viewpoints and skills
(9) information is openly shared
(10) team members have good interpersonal skills and a desire and ability to work with others
(11) training is a major requirement
(12) primary emphasis is on customers

Answer to Question 2

False




jrubin

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Reply 2 on: Jul 7, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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