You Have Been Assigned to a Problem-Solving Team

question 93

Multiple Choice

You have been assigned to a problem-solving team. You have never met any of the team members before, but you have been given their resumes. It is your job to match the team members to the various roles that are needed for successful completion of your project.
Your team consists of the following members. Iris is a recent college graduate with a degree in mathematics. She likes to keep an eye on the big picture and enjoys coordinating the work of others. Jibril has been with the company for 15 years and has had experience in several areas within the company. He has a reputation for strong leadership and effective follow-through. Bahira is highly motivated and intelligent. She has several advanced degrees and is able to view situations from differing viewpoints. You have decided that you are willing to take on any group role that is handed to you, but you are more comfortable with implementing ideas than with initiating them.
-The role that might best suit Iris is that of_______ .

• A) maintainer
• B) linker
• C) creator
• D) adviser
• E) assessor

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Definitions:

Group Performance

Group performance refers to the level of effectiveness and efficiency achieved by a group of individuals working together towards common objectives.

Exceptional Individuals

People distinguished by rare qualities, talents, or achievements that set them apart from the majority.

Complex Tasks

Duties or assignments that involve multiple steps, require high levels of cognitive processing, and are difficult to execute.

Creative Energies

The intellectual and imaginative capacities that individuals or groups bring to problem-solving, innovation, and artistic creation.