Question

From a manager's perspective, the worst-case scenario of a work team's performance norms and cohesiveness occurs with __________ performance norms and __________ team cohesiveness.

A. high; high
B. negative; high
C. high; low
D. positive; low
E. negative; low

Answer 1

Answer:B) negative; high

Explanation: In corporate world ,the worst case scenarios are the times when the target cannot be achieved,no team spirit is present, failure in gaining projects etc.The team managed by the manager has high chances of worst case if there is negative team performance along with the high cohesiveness according to the John Schermerhom theory.

This case is the worst case because the if the team work is not good and performing negative and there is also a good connection between the team members then this might give raise to the declination of the team to perform well in future also by restricting their selves.Thus the correct option is option(B)