Question

Recall the example in the text where Ford Motor Company was building a new engine plant in Windsor that was to focus on the "team approach" to building the engines. Which of the following statement is true regarding that example?
A. The majority of those hired were university educated and had experience in the team approach.
B. One of the goals of the training was to improve attitudes toward the team approach.
C. Evaluation of the training indicated an improvement in employees’ communication skills.
D. The promise of training related to self-fulfillment never materialized.

Answer 1

Answer: One of the goals of the training was to improve attitudes toward the team approach.

Explanation:

For organizational goals and objectives to be achieved in an organization, the attitude of the team matters. A positive attitude is required to build teamwork.

When Ford Motor Company was building a new engine plant in Windsor that was to focus on the "team approach" to building the engines, one of the goals of the training was to improve attitudes toward the team approach. A positive attitude brings about creativity and enhances productivity.