Discuss WGU Organizational Behavior And Leadership (C715) Exam Topic 6 Question 8

A team was assigned a project. Halfway through the project it was obvious that the team was failing to meet expectations. Management had made sure that individuals assigned to the team had good

interpersonal skills as well as good problem-solving and decision-making skills. However, they overlooked other abilities of team members required for accomplishing the work.

Which ability necessary for team members was overlooked?

Choose 1 answer

AType D personality

BTechnical expertise

CAuthoritarian personality

DPropensity for social loafing

Suggested Answer: B

While interpersonal skills, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are crucial, technical expertise is essential for the specific tasks at hand. In this case, management overlooked the necessity of technical skills, which are vital for the team members to effectively accomplish their work and meet project expectations.

Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2018). Organizational Behavior. Pearson.

Katzenbach, J. R., & Smith, D. K. (2003). The Wisdom of Teams: Creating the High-Performance Organization. Harper Business.

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24 comments · newest first

Jospeh 2 days ago

I feel like they should have assessed everyone's skills better. It's crucial for project success.

Paz 7 days ago

Agreed! They had good interpersonal skills, but that doesn't help if they lack the technical know-how.

Lyndia 12 days ago

I think it's definitely B) Technical expertise. Without the right skills, the team can't succeed.

Felix 18 days ago

Right, they need the right skills to solve problems effectively.

Marge 23 days ago

Exactly, technical expertise is key to meeting expectations.

Keneth 28 days ago

Yeah, but if they lack expertise, it won't matter.

Brittney 1 month ago

I feel like D) Propensity for social loafing is also a concern.

Nelida 1 month ago

True, but technical skills are crucial for project success.

Matthew 1 month ago

But what about A) Type D personality? That could affect teamwork too.

Felix 2 months ago

I agree, Alex. Without the right skills, the team can't succeed.

Marge 2 months ago

This question is tricky. I think it's B) Technical expertise.

Tamar 2 months ago

Yup, B is the right choice for sure!

Gerald 2 months ago

Surprised they missed that! How do you expect to deliver without the know-how?

Latosha 2 months ago

Really? I thought interpersonal skills were enough.

Richelle 2 months ago

I agree, without the right expertise, it’s tough to succeed.

Merri 3 months ago

Definitely B) Technical expertise. You need skills to get the job done!

Haydee 3 months ago

I’m a bit confused. I thought interpersonal skills were enough, but now I wonder if they really needed technical expertise to meet expectations.

Bette 3 months ago

I think we had a practice question about team dynamics, and it mentioned the importance of technical skills. Could that be it?

Hubert 3 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like they might have needed more than just interpersonal skills. Maybe it was technical expertise?

Broderick 3 months ago

I remember we discussed how technical expertise is crucial for project success. I think that's the ability they overlooked.

Skye 4 months ago

I recall discussing how important technical skills are in team settings, so I would go with B) Technical expertise as the overlooked ability.

Eun 5 months ago

I lean towards B) Technical expertise too, but I wonder if D) Propensity for social loafing could also be a factor. It’s tricky!

Arthur 5 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like A) Type D personality could be relevant. They might not contribute positively to the team dynamics.

Terrilyn 5 months ago

I think the answer might be B) Technical expertise. I remember a similar question where the lack of specific skills led to project failure.

WGU Organizational Behavior and Leadership (C715) Exam - Topic 6 Question 8 Discussion