BMIS – L1 – SA – Q2.6 – Business and organisational structure

Identifies false statement about shared management teams.

Question

Which of the following statements about shared management teams is NOT true?

A Shared management teams which consist of members from diverse age groups are more likely to succeed

B Shared management teams are most effective for complex work

C Long-established shared management teams are less effective than newly established shared management teams

D Successful shared management teams have higher levels of interdependency between the team members.

Answer

Explanation:
The statement that shared management teams with diverse age groups are more likely to succeed is not true, as the provided document specifies that the most successful shared management teams consist of members of a similar age. Option B is true, as shared management teams are noted to be effective for complex work due to their collaborative nature. Option C is also true, as long-established teams may become less effective compared to newly formed ones, possibly due to complacency or reduced innovation. Option D is correct, as higher interdependency is a characteristic of successful shared management teams, fostering collaboration and goal achievement. The document explicitly states that diverse age groups do not contribute to success, making A the correct answer.

Tags: Interdependency, Shared management teams, Team diversity, Team effectiveness
Level: Level 1

Topic: Business and organisational structure

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