Self-managing teams are different from semi-autonomous work groups in that team members:
A) do not have the authority to make decisions.
B) can control and change the design of the teams.
C) manage and control all of the major tasks directly related to production of a product without first getting approval from management.
D) can provide advice or make suggestions to management concerning specific issues such as plant safety, customer relations, or product quality.

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Self-managing teams have the authority to manage and control all tasks related to production without needing approval from management. This is different from semi-autonomous work groups where members may have some autonomy, but not complete control. Choice A is incorrect because self-managing teams do have decision-making authority. Choice B is incorrect because team members may not have the authority to change the design of the team itself. Choice D is incorrect because while self-managing teams may provide advice or suggestions to management, they do not need to do so in order to make decisions about production tasks.

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