Why Does Working in Teams Result in Enhanced Performance

question 75

Multiple Choice

Why does working in teams result in enhanced performance?

• A) Waste and errors are spread across multiple individuals.
• B) Managers lower their performance standards.
• C) Team members spend less time in direct contact with customers.
• D) Teams pool individual efforts in new ways and strive for continuous improvement.
• E) Taller hierarchies improve communication processes.

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