You Are a Member of an Interdisciplinary Team in the University

question 36

True/False

You are a member of an interdisciplinary team in the University X Healthcare System. The team has been meeting for the last three months to explore the design, purchase and integration of an electronic documentation and billing system across the organization. The team is led by Phyllis from the medical records department. She has been an exceptional leader and the team is making great progress. You and another team member are eating lunch together and complimenting Phyllis' leadership skills.
According to contingency theory, the design, purchase, and integration of an electronic documentation and billing system is a structured task. Phyllis is leading a team that is focused on a structured task.

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Definitions:

Self-Actualization Need

The highest level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs, referring to the realization and fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities.

Personal Potential

The capacity of an individual to develop and achieve goals over time.

Motivation

The internal and external factors that stimulate people to take actions that lead to achieving a goal.

Direction of Effort

Refers to the orientation and focus of an individual's energy and work towards specific goals or outcomes.