Gilbert,the Branch Manager of a Local Bank,wants to Initiate a Teamwork

question 109

Multiple Choice

Gilbert,the branch manager of a local bank,wants to initiate a teamwork system because he believes it will improve overall task management in the organization.Jane,his colleague,opposes Gilbert's idea because she thinks it will result in excessive costs.Which of the following,if true,would weaken Jane's argument?

• A) Teamwork encourages centralized decision making and hence keeps all costs the same.
• B) Teamwork promotes dedicating time to negotiating contracts and documenting processes and hence saves costs.
• C) Teamwork makes work interesting and fun for employees and helps reduce labor costs.
• D) Teamwork results in reduced salary costs because it is part of a vertical organizational structure.
• E) Teamwork reduces the costs that result from employee errors because it encourages employees to follow instructions provided by their supervisors.

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