Which of the following statements about semi-autonomous work groups is true?
A)They are not crosstrained.
B)They have the least autonomy.
C)They can control and change the design of the team.
D)They have the authority to make decisions that are typically made by supervisors and managers.
E)They manage and control all of the major tasks directly related to production of a product or service without first getting approval from management.

Question

Which of the following statements about semi-autonomous work groups is true?
A)They are not cross­trained.
B)They have the least autonomy.
C)They can control and change the design of the team.
D)​They have the authority to make decisions that are typically made by supervisors and managers.
E)They manage and control all of the major tasks directly related to production of a product or service without first getting approval from management.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Semi-autonomous work groups have the authority to make decisions that are typically made by supervisors and managers. However, they still need to operate within the guidelines set by management and do not have complete autonomy like self-managed teams. A, B, and E are all incorrect statements about semi-autonomous work groups. C is partially true, as they may have the ability to make changes to the team's workflow or processes, but not necessarily the overall design of the team.

Which of the Following Statements About Semi-Autonomous Work Groups Is