A building contractor is constructing 35 "track homes" on small adjoining parcels. The crew knows that the many subcontractors must complete their work in a proper order. What is your recommendation regarding the level of coordination required?
A) Because this is pooled interdependence, rules from the construction industry should suffice because then everyone on the job can learn the rules for the proper ordering of subcontractors.
B) Because this is reciprocal interdependence, cross-functional teams among all the subcontractors will be essential.
C) Because this is sequential interdependence, regularly scheduled meetings and planning will be needed to coordinate the ordering of the work.
D) Because this is a sociotechnical system, it is most important to design the coordination to improve efficiency, ignoring human needs.

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Sequential interdependence occurs when one group or individual needs to complete their work before the next group or individual can start. In this case, the subcontractors must work in a particular order. Regularly scheduled meetings and planning will help coordinate the work order and ensure that each subcontractor is in sync with the completion dates of the other subcontractors.

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