Identify the Key Dimension on Which Teams Differ

question 47

Essay

Identify the key dimension on which teams differ. Define and describe the continuum of teams used by companies along this dimension. If a manager had a high need for personal power and control, explain which of these types of teams he or she would probably be most happy working with in a managerial capacity. Also explain how he or she might react to a proposal to introduce teams into his or her work unit.

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Definitions:

Niacin

A vitamin (B3) necessary for healthy skin, nerves, and digestion; also helps convert food to energy.

Thiamine

A water-soluble B-vitamin (Vitamin B1) essential for glucose metabolism and the functioning of the nervous system.

Riboflavin

A B-vitamin (B2) that is essential for body growth, red blood cell production, and energy release from carbohydrates.

Pyridoxine

Another name for Vitamin B6, a water-soluble vitamin important for normal brain development and for keeping the nervous and immune systems healthy.