Rick and Ellen Have Been Disagreeing a Lot During Recent

question 118

Multiple Choice

Rick and Ellen have been disagreeing a lot during recent team meetings; however, no one on the team has stepped up to help them overcome their differences. Which of the following guidelines for improving SMT effectiveness is missing in this situation?

• A) top management support and commitment
• B) unambiguous goals and objectives
• C) appropriate compensation structure
• D) appropriate task design and measurement system
• E) appropriate scope of authority
• F) adequate information system
• G) strong and experienced facilitator

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Definitions:

Abandoned Contract

A contract that is no longer active because all parties have ceased to perform their obligations.

Quantum Meruit

A Latin term meaning "as much as he has earned," used in legal context to denote compensation deserved for services or work done when no contract exists.

Substantial Performance

A legal concept that a contract has been completed enough to fulfill its purpose, even if all details have not been precisely met.

Anticipatory Breach

A situation in contract law where one party indicates in advance that they will not fulfill their contractual obligations.