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Organizational Behaviour: Groups and Teamwork Overview

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What is the primary aim of concertive control in self-managed teams?

To allow managers to micromanage team tasks

To discourage teamwork within the team

To encourage team members to take responsibility for their actions (correct)

To limit the freedom of team members

How do virtual teams differ from traditional teams?

Virtual teams use information technologies to connect members across different locations (correct)

Virtual teams do not require any expertise from team members

Virtual teams have more face-to-face interactions

Virtual teams operate only within a physical office space

Why are virtual teams becoming more popular?

Because virtual teams have higher rates of absenteeism

Because it is now more feasible with advancements in IT and reduced travel costs (correct)

Due to a decrease in the use of information technologies

Due to decreased globalization

What type of control is exerted in self-managed teams that delegate tasks to team members?

Concertive control Signup and view all the answers

In Lord of the Flies model, what is the primary focus when trying to get workers to take responsibility for their own behavior?

Encouraging workers to be accountable for their actions Signup and view all the answers

What defines virtual teams according to Townsend et al.?

Teams that operate across space, time, and organizational boundaries using IT Signup and view all the answers

What key advantage does virtual teams' use of information technologies provide?

Improved coordination among team members in different locations Signup and view all the answers

Why do self-managed teams delegate certain tasks to team members?

To allow them to reward and punish behaviors Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic distinguishes virtual teams from traditional teams?

Operational across different locations using information technologies. Signup and view all the answers

How do self-managed teams attempt to change workers' behaviors?

By encouraging workers to take responsibility for their actions. Signup and view all the answers