Deck 7: Committees and Teams

Question 1

The ad hoc committee is created for the express purpose of:

A) exploring or otherwise talking over a problem of specific interest to the department
B) deliberating on a recurring basis within the context of a specific grant of authority
C) dealing with one issue and disbanding when that issue is resolved
D) None of these are correct

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The plural executive is __________________.

A) a body such as an organization's board of directors that exercises authority over the organization's management
B) a governing group of two or more individuals of equal authority
C) a standing committee that is required by law or regulation
D) a management body that exercises authority over the multiple elements of a system

Answer 2

A

Question 3

A significant disadvantage of committees is that:

A) committee interaction, with its emphasis on deliberation and group participation, is relatively slow compared with other decision-making processes
B) the time consumed, including the hours spent in formal meetings, can be expensive
C) coordinating the availability of a number of busy committee members can be difficult
D) All of these are correct

Answer 3

D

Question 4

A team composed primarily of rank-and-file employees may legally engage in ____________.

A) discussions of terms and conditions of employment for the purpose of offering recommendations to management
B) deliberations concerning specific employee grievances
C) pursuit of work-simplification or methods improvement projects
D) representation of fellow workers in discussions with management

Question 5

Active employee participation in conducting the business of the organization can be encouraged by _______________.

A) requiring each employee to submit one new work-improvement idea each month
B) getting employees together occasionally to solicit their observations and to brainstorm ideas
C) mandating the establishment of employee committees charged with specific responsibilities
D) providing each group of employees with a strong leader who will ensure participation

Question 6

An ad hoc committee and a task force differ from each other in that one is a temporary arrangement and the other is essentially permanent.

Question 7

It is an essential requirement of any committee that its members never attempt to exercise line authority over others.

Question 8

An advantage of committee activity is that the stimulation of shared thinking may lead to a better decision than might be reached by an individual.

Question 9

A committee can never take the place of individual managers who accept specific responsibilities and exhibit leadership.

Question 10

When a committee is created, it is best to first constitute the committee, then charge its members with describing the group's purpose, function, and scope of activity.

Question 11

A disadvantage of committees is the committee that continues to exist and to meet long after its basic charge has been fulfilled and it has outlived its usefulness.

Question 12

For most standing committees in a healthcare organization, meeting minutes or other records of proceedings are optional according to the chairperson's preference.

Question 13

A team is ordinarily seen as less formal or structured than a committee, although it is possible for each to exist for a specific purpose.

Question 14

There is always the chance that a team composed of mostly rank-and-file employees could be considered an illegal labor organization.

Question 15

Some important and highly disruptive effects on teams occur because most rewards and compensation systems focus on individual effort rather than on team performance.