SCENARIO 6-3 Executives at Moonlight Auto Feel That the Work

question 56

Multiple Choice

SCENARIO 6-3 Executives at Moonlight Auto feel that the work teams in their factory are not as productive as they need to be if the company is to gain competitive advantage in the market place.Managers plan to set the conditions for high team work and performance that will result in productivity gains for the company.
-Refer to Scenario 6-3.Which of the following types of teams would be most effective for Moonlight Auto's purposes?

• A)self-managed and problem-solving teams
• B)cross-functional and self-managed teams
• C)virtual and self-managed teams
• D)problem-solving and cross-functional teams
• E)project and cross-functional teams

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Definitions:

Trait Approach

A perspective in psychology that focuses on the identification and measurement of specific personality traits in order to understand human behavior.

Psychodynamic

Pertains to a psychological approach that emphasizes unconscious psychological processes (for example, wishes and fears of which we're not fully aware), and contends that childhood experiences are crucial in shaping adult personality.

Social Cognitive

Pertaining to the understanding and application of how thoughts, beliefs, and cognitive processes influence social behavior and learning.

Humanistic

A psychological approach that emphasizes personal worth and the uniqueness of individuals, focusing on self-actualization and personal growth.