You Are Vice-President of a Division of a Large, Multi-National

question 87

Multiple Choice

You are vice-president of a division of a large, multi-national company that makes electronic equipment for consumers and the military. Your company has several teams and there are several managers managing those teams. Joan, your director of accounting, has created a team of seven employees from the accounts payable department who meet for three hours a week to discuss ways of improving quality, efficiency and the work environment. This is an example of a ________ team.

• A) problem-solving
• B) self-managed
• C) cross-functional
• D) virtual
• E) task-resolution

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Definitions:

Protestant Ethic

A concept in sociology introduced by Max Weber to describe the Calvinist belief in the moral value of hard work and its contribution to a person's success and salvation.

Urban Settings

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Larger Society

Refers to the broader social environment or community that encompasses various groups, cultures, and interactions beyond smaller social units like families or tribes.

Confucianism

An ethical and philosophical system based upon the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius, focusing on morality, social relationships, justice, and sincerity.