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8.5.2. Roles
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- 1.
What is a task-oriented role? Give an example.
Hint
Think about roles that help the team progress.
- 2.
What does a harmonizer do?
Hint
Consider roles associated with maintaining team morale.
- 3.
What role is responsible for proposing new ideas?
- Harmonizer
- Initiator
- Blocker
Hint
Think about who leads the brainstorming efforts.
- 4.
True or False: Maintenance roles are less important than task-oriented roles.
- True
- False
Hint
Consider the balance of achieving goals and maintaining peace.
- 5.
Design a scenario involving a task-oriented and a self-oriented role in a software project. Examine the outcome and suggest improvements.
Hint
Consider how differing roles can lead to either success or failure.
- 6.
Create a plan for managing negative self-oriented roles within a newly formed team.
Hint
Think about practices that promote group cohesion.
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2
Estimated Time
4 min
Passing Score
70%
Instructions
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- You can use hints if you need help
- Complete all questions before submitting
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4 min
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70%
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- Read each question carefully
- You can use hints if you need help
- Complete all questions before submitting
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Estimated Time
4 min
Passing Score
70%
Instructions
- Read each question carefully
- You can use hints if you need help
- Complete all questions before submitting