Question

Self-managed work teams are generally:
1. Employees who take on responsibilities for other employees unable to make decisions
2. Those who meet weekly to discuss ways of improving quality, efficiency, and work environment
3. Groups of employees who take on the responsibilities of their former supervisors
4. From different work areas, but at similar hierarchical levels, who work together to accomplish tasks

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Groups of employees who take on the responsibilities of their former supervisors

The correct answer is Groups of employees who take on the responsibilities of their former supervisors.

• A self-managed work team is a small group of employees who take full responsibility for delivering a service or product through peer collaboration without a manager's guidance.
  • This team often works together long-term to make decisions about a particular process. 
  • This team may be measured either by output or outcome, with the outcome being the better choice.
  • The team tends to be less costly and more productive than employees working within a traditional hierarchical structure because the team performs both technical and management tasks.
  • This team carries out supporting tasks, such as planning and scheduling the workflow and managing annual leave and absence, in addition to technical tasks.
  • Decisions made by self-managed teams are more effective because they're made by the people who know most about the job.