The Management Team Is Discussing Whether to Use Self-Managing Teams

question 59

Multiple Choice

The management team is discussing whether to use self-managing teams or more traditional work groups. The team dimension they are debating is:

• A) the mission or purpose of the team.
• B) the duration of the team.
• C) the authority structure of the team.
• D) the degree of operational autonomy.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision or choosing an action.

Autos

Short for automobiles, referring to passenger vehicles designed for personal transportation.

Opportunity Cost

The value of the next best alternative forgone as the result of making a decision.

Production Alternative

Different ways in which a firm could allocate its resources to produce various goods or services.