Barry Is a Manager in a Cell Phone Manufacturing Company

question 62

Multiple Choice

Barry is a manager in a cell phone manufacturing company. He assumed that the recent growth of profit was due to his excellent planning, without considering the fact there was marked reduction in the inflation rate. This is an example of a:

• A)reverse halo effect.
• B)self-serving bias.
• C)contrast bias.
• D)generalization effect.
• E)halo effect.

Understand and apply various theoretical models of team processes, including Marks, Mathiew, and Zaccaro’s model and the Input-Process-Output (I-P-O) model.

Analyze team effectiveness and the role of diversity and psychological safety in teams.

Differentiate between types of teams (cross-functional, multiteam systems, work teams, management teams, project teams, and advisory teams) and their applicable contexts.

Understand the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for effective team membership.

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