Author Question: You have just returned from a seminar on teams. Your employees perform routine, highly structured ... (Read 193 times)

PhilipSeeMore · **on:** Jul 6, 2018

You have just returned from a seminar on teams. Your employees perform routine, highly structured work (painting the eyes on Barbie dolls). Is this situation well suited for teams?

A) Any situation can benefit from a team structure.
B) The situation is not well suited for teams.
C) There is not enough information.

Question 2

Providing negative feedback is easier if one focuses the feedback on behavior related to a specific situation.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

tashiedavis420 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 6, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Correct. There are no circumstances under which a team structure does not make sense. The power of the team is so great that it is often wise to violate common sense and force a team structure on almost anything.
B) Incorrect. There are no circumstances under which a team structure does not make sense. The power of the team is so great that it is often wise to violate common sense and force a team structure on almost anything.
C) Incorrect. There are no circumstances under which a team structure does not make sense. The power of the team is so great that it is often wise to violate common sense and force a team structure on almost anything.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: TRUE
Explanation: Individuals can control and change their behavior. They cannot change their personalities or physical characteristics. This is why it is better to provide feedback based on behavior, rather than on personal characteristics.