Self-managing teams have structural and management implications for organizations because they largely eliminate the first-line supervisors.

Self-Managing Teams

Groups of workers who are given the autonomy to plan and execute their work without the direct supervision of management.

Structural Implications

Refers to the consequences or effects that organizational, physical, or social structures have on individuals or processes.

First-Line Supervisors

Managers or supervisors who are directly responsible for overseeing the productivity and actions of entry-level workers.