Self-Directed Work Teams Are More Difficult to Implement Effectively

question 113

Multiple Choice

Self-directed work teams are more difficult to implement effectively:

• A) in societies with high power distance and high individualism values.
• B) when managers are concerned that they will lose their jobs.
• C) when labor union leaders believe that the employee involvement activity will produce more intense work effort and higher stress levels.
• D) when employees are uncomfortable exploring new roles in their jobs.
• E) in all of these situations.

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