When Kristy Was Asked to Explain the Drop in Crime

question 54

Essay

When Kristy was asked to explain the drop in crime and complaints about the police department, she attributedmuch of the success to improved teamwork. In her words: "Our police team can't take credit for the total drop in crime. I am saying that I have been fortunate to assemble a great team. We all have key roles to play, and we cooperate totally with each other."
1. What does this story illustrate about teamwork?
2. Why is it important to understand teams?

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Definitions:

Mg

A chemical element with the symbol Mg and atomic number 12, known as magnesium, which is a shiny gray solid and plays important roles in the human body.

Ml

A milliliter is a metric system volume unit that is equal to 1/1000th of a liter.

Gram

A unit of measurement for mass that is exactly one thousandth part of a kilogram.

Basic Unit

The fundamental, smallest, or simplest quantity or component in a system or set of measurements often used as a standard of measurement.