Teamwork

Which is a disadvantage of teamwork?

• More ideas may be generated
• More resources are available
• More time is taken to perform tasks
• More networking opportunities

Which is an advantage of teamwork?

• Conflict may occur
• Compromises may not be the best option
• Cost may be increased due to extra resources
• Can provide additional support

What individual or group behavior can lead to an effective team?

• Self-interest vs. group-interest
• Lack of boundaries
• Ill-defined roles
• Able to listen to feedback

When observing how teams communicate, what is a positive sign of effective team decision making?

• Two people always make the decisions
• Decisions are reached by voting or by consensus
• Silence implies acceptance
• The loudest member always decides

The team member who contributes the MOST to team effectiveness is one who:

• Does exactly what is expected of him/her
• Treats others with cool courtesy
• Is open-minded and willing to compromise
• Stays focused on his/her assignments and not what others are doing

A charge nurse is described by a nursing assistant as being an effective leader. What example by the charge nurse would support this description?

• He pitches in and helps the nursing assistants when things are really busy
• He has a good sense of humor and makes light of stressful situations
• He makes sure that the assistants who have worked for him the longest get the easier assignments
• He compliments the younger nurses on their appearance.

Carlos likes to make all the decisions for his team and do most of the work himself His leadership style is described as:

• Democratic
• Passive
• Laissez-faire
• Autocratic

An effective group facilitator should:

• Try to persuade the group to make the decision that he/she wants
• Involve all members of the group in the decision-making process
• Use an authoritarian leadership style
• Do most of the work for the group to achieve their goals

Miranda prefers to work using a Laissez-faire leadership style. What career might be best suited for Miranda?

• Paramedic
• Neurosurgeon
• Massage therapist
• Operating room technician

The other EMTs describe Ben as a good team member because he is highly skilled and:

• Does his fair share of the work
• Takes credit for the work of the team
• Likes to do things the way he has always done them
• Participates in activities with co-workers after work