Application of Team Roles

question 81

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.
-Which team role will Jim effectively play?

• A)reporter- advisor
• B)controller- inspector
• C)linker
• D)creator- innovator

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Definitions:

Leadership Style

The characteristic manner and approach of providing direction, implementing plans, and motivating people.

Participative Style

A leadership or management approach that involves input and involvement from group members in decision-making processes.

Micromanagement

A management style characterized by excessive control or attention to details, often to the detriment of overall performance.

Management Openness

A set of leadership behaviors particularly relevant to subordinates’ motivation to voice their opinion.