Self-Directed Teams

question 81

Multiple Choice

Self-directed teams:

• A)are informal groups that exist in an organization.
• B)usually exist as communities of practice.
• C)consist of a group of employees who are subject to methodical supervision.
• D)have substantial autonomy over the execution of a complete task.
• E)have reduced member-interdependence compared to other teams.

Know the implications of unauthorized practice of law (UPL) and how it applies to paralegals.

Comprehend the importance of disclosing one’s status as a paralegal in professional relationships.

Understand the concept of “ethical walls” and how they are used to manage conflicts of interest.

Recognize the regulatory environment surrounding paralegals including licensing, certification, and regulation by ethical codes.

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Definitions:

Tetrapeptide

A peptide composed of four amino acids linked by peptide bonds.

Ser-Leu-Phe-Pro

A sequence of amino acids, possibly representing a segment of a protein or a peptide.

Trypsin

An enzyme that digests proteins by cleaving peptides at the carboxyl side of lysine and arginine, essential in digestion.

Peptide

Small sequences of amino acid units connected via peptide (amide) links, essential for various biological roles.