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Question 1

What are self-directed teams (SDTs)?

Answer 1

Cross-functional groups organized around work processes that complete an entire piece of work requiring several interdependent tasks

SDTs have substantial autonomy over the execution of their tasks.

Question 2

What level of supervision do self-directed teams typically have?

Answer 2

Little or no direct involvement of a higher-level supervisor

This allows teams to plan, organize, and control their work activities independently.

Question 3

True or False: Self-directed teams are informal groups that exist in an organization.

Answer 3

False

Self-directed teams are formal groups organized around specific work processes.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Self-directed teams usually exist as _______.

Answer 4

cross-functional groups

Question 5

What is a key characteristic of self-directed teams?

Answer 5

Substantial autonomy over the execution of tasks

This autonomy allows teams to effectively manage their work without direct supervision.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is correct about self-directed teams?

Answer 6

They have substantial autonomy over the execution of a task.

Question 7

What do self-directed teams plan, organize, and control?

Answer 7

Work activities