Which of the following statements best describes teams?

A) They lead to decreased interaction between employees and management.
B) They increase efficiency by eliminating layers of managers whose job was once to pass orders downward.
C) They function effectively as soon as they are formed, requiring no developmental process to operate.
D) They require managers to set goals for each team member.

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Claudia Pedroza · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Teams eliminate the need for middle management, which can increase efficiency. Option A is incorrect as teams often promote greater interaction between employees and management. Option C is incorrect as teams typically require a developmental process to operate effectively. Option D is incorrect as while managers may set team goals, they also allow teams to self-manage and set their own objectives.

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