Question

Liam works at an IT firm. He finds that the activities carried out by his team are very complex and struggles to complete his tasks on time. He learns that some of his team members are also facing the same issue. Even though there is clarity of the target among the team members, the team struggles to efficiently carry out its task. Which of the following should the team do in order to ensure the completion of the tasks?
It should change the output and retain the workforce.
It should use informal communication to carry out its tasks.
It should standardize the work activities through flowcharts.
It should conduct an in-house training program to bring employees up to speed.
Team-based organizational structures are usually organic and highly decentralized.
True
False

Answer 1

Answer:

It should conduct an in-house training program to bring employees up to speed.

true

Explanation:

An inhouse training would be appropriate to help team members overcome their struggles with the complexity of the tasks. the training would provide more clarification on the tasks to be carried out. this would have the effect of making the task look less complex. Even though there is clarity on the target, there is no clarity on the steps to take to reach the target. Thus, a training is needed.

Team-based organizational structures is when the employees of an organisation are divided into teams. these teams work separately but they work towards a common goal . The structure is usually decentralised. Decisions are made within teams instead of decisions been made by one central body.

Advantages of Team-based organizational structures

1. communication between employees are faster and more effective
2. it increases teamwork
3. Problems are resolved faster

Disadvantages of Team-based organizational structures

1. it might be difficult to identify employees with low performance as they might be able to hide behind their teams

Characteristics of an organic organisation includes :

1. few levels of management,
2. decentralized decision-making,
3. a short chain of command.

these are characteristics of a team based organisational structure