Which of the Following Issues Would Best Be Handled by a Special-Purpose

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following issues would best be handled by a special-purpose team?

• A) A machine on the shop floor occasionally malfunctions.
• B) Particular items in a warehouse are difficult to find.
• C) A proposal has been made to switch from rail to truck for both transporting incoming parts and product distribution.
• D) Customers are complaining that they get charged twice for their purchases.
• E) Forklifts have difficulty moving material in the factory because there is too much congestion in the aisles.

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Definitions:

Interpersonal Messages

Communications between individuals, involving the exchange of thoughts, feelings, or information directly from one person to another.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Brainstorm

A creative group activity aimed at generating ideas and solutions to a problem.

Coordination Phase

A stage in project management or collaborative work where tasks and efforts are synchronized and harmonized among team members or departments.