Question

Suppose that DiamlerChrysler is considering changing its production operations from an assembly line in which each employee adds one piece as a car chassis goes by to an operation in which several employees work as a team to build the total car, with the team deciding who does what tasks. If DiamlerChrysler implements the change, the interrelationships would change from: pooled interdependence on the line to reciprocal interdependence between the teams. reciprocal interdependence on the line to sequential interdependence between the teams. sequential interdependence on the line to pooled interdependence between the teams. routine tasks to mediating technology.

Answer 1

Answer:

DiamlerChrysler

Production operations changed from an assembly line to a team building the total car:

If DiaimlerChrysler implements the change, the interrelationships would change from:

sequential interdependence on the line to pooled interdependence between the teams.

Explanation:

Sequential interdependence occurs in an assembly line where one unit produces an output for the next unit.  This makes each unit dependent on the unit before it.  In a pooled interdependent relationship, each team member is responsible for a particular task.