Higher AIT - 1.2 Effective Teams

Meredith Belbin was known for his theories on . . .

• health and safety
• motivation
• working practices
• teamworking

According to Meredith Belbin, the most effective number of people in a team is . .

• 2-3
• 8-10
• 4-6
• 5-7

In Meredith Belbin's theory of teams, which role does this describe?

"The ideas person, creative and imaginative"

• Plant

• Implementer

• Monitor/Evaluator

• Specialist

In Meredith Belbin's theory of teams, which role does this describe?

"Promotes harmony and avoids confrontation, listens, cooperative"

• Shaper

• Teamworker

• Finisher

• Resource investigator

How many roles did Belbin identify within a successful team?

• 9
• 6
• 4
• 5

What role does a 'Finisher' play within an effective team?

• Identifies options available and the advantages/disadvantages of these
• Planning, coordinating and taking control
• Turns ideas into action
• Makes sure the team delivers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective team?

• The team has a shared purpose and goal
• Members identify with the team and want to be a part of it
• Dominant characters are allowed to take control
• Team members rely on each other and offer support when needed

What factors are important when deciding on the composition of a team?

• Level of salary and annual bonuses
• Personality, strengths, interests
• The length of service to the organisation
• Attendance and disciplinary record

Which of the following is NOT a strategy which will result in a successful team?

• Members are encouraged to help and support each other when working on tasks

• Ensure all members know what the goals and targets of the team are

• Ensure the team leader has responsibility for all tasks

• Ensure the views of all participants are used to support decision making

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good leader?

• They allow team members to solve their own conflicts and disagreements
• They provide all the resources required to complete the tasks
• They allow each team member to express their views
• They set out clear guidelines for the team to follow