Application of Team Roles

question 62

Multiple Choice

Application of Team Roles
Sarah has just returned from a seminar dealing with the research of Margerison and McCann where the roles of work team members was discussed. She is enthusiastic as she sets down to select members for the new team she is developing. Hopefully Sarah can avoid some problems of past teams by selecting individuals to fill the roles needed by the work team. Jim comes to mind immediately. He is one of the most imaginative people Sarah knows. He continuously comes up with new and novel ideas; however, he is very independent and likes to work at his own pace. Ruby, on the other hand, has an extreme concern for following policies and rules. She is excellent at examining details and making sure all the facts and figures will work.
Putting those two together on a team, though, may pose some interpersonal problems since they are so different. Then there is Shane. He always has such strong convictions about how things should be done. However, he will protect the group from outsiders and go to battle for them. He will help provide team stability.
-Who will act in the role of explorer- promoter?

• A)Ruby
• B)Shane
• C)Jim
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony in decision-making results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision outcome.

Internal Auditors

Professionals who conduct audits within an organization to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance of its operations, processes, and controls.

Sub-Teams

Smaller, specialized groups formed within a larger team to focus on specific tasks or objectives, contributing to more efficient project management.

Free-Riding

Taking advantage of a collective resource or benefit without adequately contributing to it, often leading to issues in group dynamics and cooperation.