Ashley Is the Leader of a Virtual Team

question 33

Multiple Choice

Ashley is the leader of a virtual team.To increase the effectiveness of her team, Ashley should

• A)monitor progress through the use of information technology.
• B)minimize diversity within the team.
• C)minimize frequent communication, such as virtual meetings.
• D)limit the external visibility of the team and its members.

Identify the influence of technological advancements on work practices and the economy, including telecommuting and information technology shifts.

Discuss the social and psychological effects of telecommuting on workers.

Analyze Barbara Ehrenreich's critique of low-wage work and welfare reform efforts.

Explain the globalization of labor, including outsourcing and the phenomenon of "the death of distance."