Cross-Functional Self-Managed Teams in Organizations: Quiz and Flashcards

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What is a characteristic of self-managed work teams?

They are led by a team leader chosen by management

They are only used in the automobile industry

They select their own members and evaluate each other's performance (correct)

They have a strong supervisory presence

What is the primary purpose of cross-functional teams?

To manage day-to-day operations of a single department

To make strategic decisions for the organization

To evaluate the performance of other teams

To coordinate complex projects across different departments (correct)

What technology do virtual teams use to collaborate?

Face-to-face meetings and printed reports

Radio and television broadcasts

Telephone and fax

Wide-area networks, videoconferencing, or e-mail (correct)

What is an important factor in determining team effectiveness?

The team's collective membership and task boundaries Signup and view all the answers

Which type of team is commonly used in the automobile industry?

Cross-functional teams Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of effective teams?

They have clear task boundaries Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of self-managed work teams?

They are groups of employees who perform highly related or interdependent jobs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of problem-solving teams?

To discuss ways of improving quality, efficiency, and the work environment Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of team management?

Bringinging the team members closer to achieve the set targets Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of teams in general?

Members are interdependent with respect to information, resources, knowledge and skills Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal mindset of team members?

They should have similar interests and objectives Signup and view all the answers

What is not a characteristic of problem-solving teams?

They have the authority to unilaterally implement their suggestions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a leader, according to the given definition of leadership?

To influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or set of goals Signup and view all the answers

According to the definition of leadership, what is the role of a leader in an organization?

To challenge the status quo and create visions of the future Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of leadership?

Growing others Signup and view all the answers

What is the essence of leadership, according to Ronald Reagan's quote?

Getting people to do great things Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between leadership and management in an organization?

Leadership and management are complementary Signup and view all the answers

What is the key aspect of leadership in terms of interpersonal relationships?

Influencing others Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Teamwork and Leadership

A team is a group of people who are interdependent with respect to information, resources, knowledge, and skills and who seek to combine their efforts to achieve a common goal.

Types of Teams

Problem-Solving Teams: groups of 5 to 12 employees from the same department who meet to discuss ways of improving quality, efficiency, and the work environment.
Self-Managed Teams: groups of employees who perform highly related or interdependent jobs and take on many of the responsibilities of their former supervisors.
Cross-Functional Teams: teams made up of employees from about the same hierarchical level but different work areas, who come together to accomplish a task.
Virtual Teams: teams that use computer technology to unite physically dispersed members and achieve a common goal.

Effective Team Characteristics

Four variables need to be in place for a team to work effectively: task, boundaries, norms, and norms adherence.
Task: the team knows what its task is.
Boundaries: the collective membership of the team is appropriate for the task to be performed.

Leadership

Leadership is the ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or set of goals.
Leadership is a process of interpersonal relationships through which a person attempts to influence the behavior of others for attaining a predetermined objective.
Organizations need strong leadership and strong management for optimal effectiveness.

Definitions of Leadership

The process by which an agent induces a subordinate to behave in a desired manner.
The ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or set of goals.

Quotes on Leadership

"Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others." - Jack Welch
"The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things." - Ronald Reagan

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Learn about the characteristics and benefits of cross-functional teams and self-managed teams in organizational behavior. Discover how these teams operate and their impact on supervisory positions. Test your knowledge of this important concept in organizational management.