Listed Below Are Perspectives of Different People Working as a Team

question 30

Multiple Choice

Listed below are perspectives of different people working as a team. Which of the following approaches to teamwork will provide the best results?

• A) Sarah disagrees with the project plan but does not voice her opinion because she doesn't want to disrupt the functioning of the team.
• B) Andrew believes that conflict is healthy for teamwork and doesn't hesitate to criticize the shortcomings of his coworkers' perceptions.
• C) Caleb and Adam hold opposing political views but do not discuss their opinions while working so that other team members aren't distracted.
• D) Daniel is the team leader and discourages disagreements among team members so that the project can proceed faster.

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Definitions:

Job Enlargement

a job design method that increases the number of tasks for a worker to reduce the monotony of work.

Challenging

Invoking a test of one's abilities or resources in a demanding but stimulating manner.

Psychological Empowerment

The extent to which employees feel a sense of personal fulfillment and intent when carrying out tasks, together with a belief that their work contributes to some larger purpose.

Competence

The ability to do something successfully or efficiently, often referring to a specific skill set or knowledge area.