Asked by Nicole Macario on May 10, 2024

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Olivia is working with a small group of five coworkers put together by their CEO, Ben. They have been instructed to take care of an inequality in their manufacturing plant. Olivia and her team have the authority to make decisions by themselves without the approval of Ben. Olivia is working in ______.

A) a virtual team and a problem-solving team
B) a cross-functional team
C) both a self-managing team and a virtual team
D) both a self-managing team and a problem-solving team

Self-Managing Team

A group in which members work autonomously to complete tasks and make decisions without the traditional hierarchy of management.

Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience, often associated with a specific position or role within an organization or society.

Inequality

The state or condition of not being equal, especially regarding status, rights, and opportunities.

  • Pinpoint and expound upon the various categories of teams, encompassing virtual, self-governing, multi-disciplinary, and issue-resolution teams.
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Kathleen RideoutMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Olivia and her team have the authority to make decisions by themselves, which indicates they are a self-managing team. They are also working to solve a specific problem (inequality in the manufacturing plant), making them a problem-solving team as well.