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You Have Been Assigned to a Problem-Solving Team

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You have been assigned to a problem-solving team.You have never met any of the team members before,but you have been given their resumes,and it is your job to match the team members to the various roles that are needed for successful completion of your project.You have gathered the following information about the members of your team: Iris is a recent college graduate with a degree in mathematics.She is new to the company and seems eager to please but is inexperienced.James has been with the company for 15 years and has had experience in several areas within the company.He has a reputation for being well-organised and is a strong defender of the company and its policies.He always follows through and is able to coordinate the work of others.Betty is highly motivated and intelligent.She has several advanced degrees and is able to view situations from differing viewpoints.She is regarded as a good listener and as being able to coordinate and integrate.You have decided that you are willing to take on any group role that is handed to you but are more comfortable with implementation of ideas than with initiating them. The person best suited for the role of assessor is probably:

Definitions:

First-Mover Advantage

The competitive advantage gained by a company that first introduces a product or service to the market, often leading to high brand recognition and customer loyalty.

Prospector

A strategy or role in business or management characterized by a focus on innovation, risk-taking, and the exploration of new markets or opportunities.

Monopolies

Situations or markets in which a single entity controls a significant portion of or all the supply of a particular product or service, thus limiting or eliminating competition.

Command-and-Control

A management style characterized by strict authority, where decisions are made at the top and communicated down through the hierarchy.