Topic 9: Self Managed Teams

Which of the following describes a self-managed team?

• Average job satisfaction

• Average commitment

• Operate under managerial supervision

• Versatile and flexible

A self managed team has only one specialised skill.

• True

• False

Choose the correct benefits of using SMT (select more than one)

• Improved working quality

• Faster product development

• Stronger commitment

• More satisfied employees

The variables of team formation include norms, ___________________, membership characteristics, and champion.

• organisational support

• assistance

• followers support

• higher authority

How do we improve SMT effectiveness?

• Selet a facilitator within the team members

• Allow team-based feeedback

• Avoid delaying time on socialising

• Constantly change plan objectives

An SMT facilitator is an external recruit, that creates a supportive environment for the team members.

• True

• False

What are the team building activities that can be done by SMT facilitator? (select more than one)

• Reduce mutual interest between team members

• Use team-oriented incentives to encourage teamwork

• Create opportunities for social interaction

• Reduce interpersonal conflict by having open forums

Which is NOT a role in distributed leadership practice?

• Social role

• Authority role

• Networking role

• Envisioning role