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1. Jessica has just been appointed leader of a new work team in her organization

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Question

1. Jessica has just been appointed leader of a new work team in her organization. She is wondering what to do at her first meeting with the group. Which of the following would you suggest?


She should waste little time; get the team focused on the task.

She should help the team clarify roles and responsibilities.

She should allow time for team members to become acquainted with one another; allow for informal social interaction.

She should let someone else worry about this since she is the leader.


2. True/False:
Team trust dissolves when members hold one another accountable rather than relying on managers as a source of accountability.

She should waste little time; get the team focused on the task.

She should help the team clarify roles and responsibilities.

She should allow time for team members to become acquainted with one another; allow for informal social interaction.

She should let someone else worry about this since she is the leader.

Explanation / Answer

She should help the team clarify roles and responsibilities.

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True
Team trust dissolves when members hold one another accountable rather than relying on managers as a source of accountability

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