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A team consists of employees from the same department who meet for a few hours each week to discuss ways of improving the work environment but they do not have the authority to unilaterally implement any of their suggestions.
 
  This is most likely to be a(n) ________ team.
  A) cross-functional
  B) virtual
  C) self-managed work
  D) problem-solving
  E) independent

Question 2

The situational leadership theory focuses on follower readiness to determine the appropriate leadership behavior.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: D) 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

TRUE
Explanation: Situational leadership theory (SLT) focuses on the followers. It says successful leadership depends on selecting the right leadership style contingent on the followers' readiness, or the extent to which they are willing and able to accomplish a specific task.



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