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According to research, what is the best advice regarding team size?
 
  a. Teams should generally increase in size up to a maximum of 14 people.
  b. Teams should generally have fewer than 10 members  with an optimal size of 5-6 people.
  c. Teams should generally decrease in size down to a maximum of 3 people.
  d. Teams should not be limited in size.

Question 2

Which of the following is a way in which managers recognize their team-building responsibilities?
 
  a. Equate managing their team with managing individual people on the team.
  b. Rely on group-based forums for problem solving and diagnosis.
  c. Gain all of their feedback from one-on-one meetings with team members.
  d. Base their decisions on the limited information and resources.

Question 3

Training programs at most small firms tend to focus on ________.
 
  A) specific competencies needed at the firm
  B) long-term management skills
  C) strategy needs at the firm
  D) marketing and finance

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an informal training method suggested for small businesses?
 
  A) internal sales seminars
  B) offer to cover the tuition for special classes
  C) provide a library of tapes and DVDs for systematic, disciplined learning during commute times
  D) encourage the sharing of best practices among associates

Question 5

With regard to the disadvantages of self-directing teams, all of the following are true EXCEPT:
 
  a. it is difficult to monitor the team's progress.
  b. the team can suffer from conforming too much to team leaders.
  c. teams of this type can be very costly to build.
  d. the team can suffer from marginalization and struggle with team legitimacy.

Question 6

One of the most frustrating aspects of teamwork is:
 
  a. sustaining high motivation.
  b. a high level of turnover.
  c. not being able to select one's preferred team members.
  d. ineffective leadership.

Question 7

All of the following are risks with self-governing teams EXCEPT:
 
  a. misdirection.
  b. team goals and interests may be at odds with organizational interests.
  c. poor decision-making due to lack of awareness to company goals and interests.
  d. poor potential in terms of team commitment and participation.
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