Effictive Supervisory Practices p428-431

What is a common cause of misunderstandings in team settings according to the passage?

• Lack of communication

• Different time zones

• Cultural differences

• Technical issues

Assuming the intentions of another team member can lead to conflict because:

• It fosters misunderstanding and mistrust.

• It encourages open communication.

• It strengthens team collaboration.

• It improves problem-solving skills.

Pedro's assumptions about Nisha could affect their team's decision-making process by:

• Creating misunderstandings and conflicts

• Enhancing team collaboration

• Improving decision accuracy

• Having no impact

The power of collaboration according to the text is:

• Innovation and creativity

• Individual achievement

• Competition

• Isolation

Teams benefit from diversity of thought and approach by:

• Enhancing creativity and innovation

• Reducing communication

• Limiting perspectives

• Increasing conflict

Personality clashes play a role in team dynamics by:

• Enhancing creativity and innovation

• Causing conflicts and reducing productivity

• Improving communication and collaboration

• Having no impact on team dynamics

It is important for a high-performing team to explore differences and analyze them together because:

• it fosters innovation and creativity.

• it leads to more conflicts.

• it wastes time.

• it is unnecessary.

A supervisor plays a role in managing personality differences within a team by:

• Facilitating open communication and understanding

• Ignoring the differences

• Encouraging competition among team members

• Assigning tasks based on personal biases

Performance can be assessed according to the passage by:

• measuring key performance indicators (KPIs).

• conducting regular performance reviews.

• gathering feedback from peers and subordinates.

• all of the above.

What are some potential causes of substandard performance mentioned in the text?

• Lack of resources, poor management, and inadequate training

• High motivation and excellent management

• Excessive resources and overstaffing

• Advanced technology and skilled workforce