Understanding Team Dynamics in Pharmaceutical Product Development

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What is the key purpose of a project team in pharmaceutical product development?

To define the target profile of the eventual product

To establish a shared understanding of what needs to be done and how to achieve it (correct)

To manage the line managers of the team members

To compare the emergent properties of the specific asset under development

What is the best starting point for establishing a purpose for a project team in pharmaceutical product development?

Defining the target profile of the eventual product (correct)

Defining the required functional membership of the team

Determining the sequence of activities to be performed

Listing the activities involved in the project

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a required functional member of a project team in pharmaceutical product development?

Quality assurance expert (correct)

Research champion

Nonclinical safety expert

Commercial strategist

What is the purpose of defining the target profile in pharmaceutical product development?

To compare the emergent properties of the specific asset under development Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of teams in pharmaceutical product development mentioned in the passage?

They are managed by the main board of the company Signup and view all the answers

What is the key role of the project manager in a pharmaceutical product development team?

To coordinate the activities and team members to achieve the project's purpose Signup and view all the answers

What can be a significant hindrance to the management of modern self-directing professionals?

The persistence of a hierarchy and bureaucracy not adapted since the Industrial Revolution Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest is possible despite the real barriers mentioned?

Defining an operating environment where project teams can thrive and be successful Signup and view all the answers

What does the text mention is often overlooked during times of profound organizational change?

The longevity and stability of project teams Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest happens inevitably during company mergers?

Functional structures are brought together and rationalized (downsized) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text NOT mention as a consequence of company mergers?

Persistence of hierarchy and bureaucracy Signup and view all the answers

What challenge does the analogy between the highly skilled team in the passage and other teams cited earlier face?

The analogy does not consider the fluctuating contribution of experts at different stages of development. Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributes to team membership changes over time in the pharmaceutical product development context?

Mergers and acquisitions leading to staff turnover. Signup and view all the answers

Why may team members in pharmaceutical product development not always be colocated?

Due to time, geography, and cultural differences. Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing characteristic of the work structure in pharmaceutical product development projects mentioned in the passage?

Each expert relying on extensive subteams for support. Signup and view all the answers

How does the unpredictability of asset properties affect pharmaceutical product development projects?

It may reveal properties that can jeopardize the project in the future. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of pharmaceutical product development projects makes team coordination more challenging?

Extensive subteams supporting each expert. Signup and view all the answers

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