A Major Obstacle to Team Success in Introducing Teams into an Organization

question 60

Multiple Choice

A major obstacle to team success in introducing teams into an organization is:

• A)team members are willing to commit to a common goal.
• B)management is willing to commit needed resources.
• C)managers fail to delegate authority.
• D)teams are willing to cooperate with other teams.

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Definitions:

Value Engineering

A systematic method aimed at improving the "value" of goods or products and services by using an examination of function. Value is the ratio of function to cost.

Non-value-adding Activities

Tasks or processes that do not add value to the final product or service from the customer's perspective.

Cost Driver Analysis

The examination of factors that influence the cost of a product or service, aimed at finding ways to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.

Root Cause

The fundamental reason for the occurrence of a problem, which when resolved, prevents a recurrence of that problem.