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:

Autonomic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that controls bodily functions not consciously directed, like breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Somatic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements of the body and transmits sensory information to the central nervous system.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and transmitting information.

Afferent Nerve Fibres

Nerve fibers that carry sensory signals from organs and tissues towards the central nervous system.