Many Orthopedic Parts Are Almost Identical in Size and Shape

question 116

Multiple Choice

Many orthopedic parts are almost identical in size and shape.Stryker Howmedica Osteonics in New Jersey used a semiautonomous work group to develop Product Recognition Technology that makes sure parts are identified correctly and orders are filled correctly.What happened when the team reached the storming stage of team development?

• A) Team members began to work together and different personalities and work styles clashed.
• B) Team members engaged in brainstorming.
• C) Team members began to settle into their roles as team members.
• D) Team members began to be less comfortable with each other.

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