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Explain the distinguishing characteristics of a team.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What is the most useful role for the external leader of a self-managed team?
 
  A) Mediate internal conflicts and encourage cooperation.
  B) Select new members of the group when they are needed.
  C) Monitor the group to ensure it does not become a social club.
  D) Serve as a coach, facilitator, and advocate for the group.



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Answer to Question 1

 Members are fully committed to common goals and a mission they developed.
 Members are mutually accountable to one another.
 Members trust one another, and the team enjoys a collaborative culture.
 Members all share in leadership.
 Teams achieve synergy: 2 + 2 = 5.

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