Jason is a manager at Sidaway's Sidewalks. He recently has read quite a bit of literature on the benefits of work teams. He is particularly interested in forming a vertical team. There are twenty-eight employees in his department. Jason should
A) recruit more employees for his department; twenty-eight is too small for a work team.
B) form one team of twenty-eight employees.
C) divide the group into four teams of seven employees each.
D) forget the team idea; he has too many employees and he shouldn't divide his work group.
E) do his job and not worry about teams.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since Jason is interested in forming a vertical team, he should divide the group into smaller teams based on the nature of the work, skill set, or function. Four teams of seven employees each would be a good starting point, and Jason can adjust the team size and composition based on performance and feedback. It is not necessary to recruit more employees or form a single large team, as it may not be efficient or effective for his department's goals. Similarly, ignoring the team idea or doing his job without exploring new strategies and opportunities may not lead to innovation or growth.

Jason Is a Manager at Sidaway's Sidewalks