Table 8.4 Nermina Is Preparing to Implement Teams in Her Functional Area

question 11

Multiple Choice

Table 8.4
Nermina is preparing to implement teams in her functional area. Currently she is studying how to create a team. In her past experience she often found that groups of people did less work than just one or two people could do. It is now two weeks later. Nermina is well into the process of creating teams. She is ensuring the correct resources, both human and material are available for the team.
-Refer to Table 8.4. What management mistake could Nermina make that would cause her teams to fail?

• A) Linking individual rewards to team performance
• B) Diversifying the team membership
• C) Emphasizing the urgency of the team's tasks
• D) Failing to relinquish control to the team

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Definitions:

Own Needs

Individual requirements or desires that motivate behavior and decision-making to achieve personal satisfaction.

Reward Systems

Organizational mechanisms designed to recognize and compensate employees for their contributions and performance.

Reduce Competition

Strategies or actions taken by companies to lessen the intensity of competition within a market or industry.

Policies and Procedures

Established guidelines and systematic steps designed to achieve efficiency, quality, and compliance in business operations.