1. An interdisciplinary team can be defined as:
A. being comprised of team members with a variety of clinical expertise
B. a small number of people with complementary skills who are committed to a common goal
C. a work group with a specific task or goal to accomplish

2. The consultative decision process is used in situations where:
A. team members would agree with the decision and provide consensus
B. the task is relatively simple
C. mutual decision making occurs with leader and members having equal vote
D. the leader is not involved in the final decision

3. Teams often have difficulty functioning when:
A. administrators are supportive of the team’s efforts
B. team members see progress
C. resources are not made available to carry out work
D. team meetings start and end on time

Answers to Study Questions

1. A. The advantage of using an interdisciplinary team for work is that the members have a variety of expertise and experience that allows for diverse insight. Individuals have different strengths, which can help with moving a process forward.

2. C. The consultative decision process implies that the leader listens and receives advice and input from the team members. The ultimate decision however, remains with the leader.

3. C. There are multiple checks and balances regarding the evaluation of effective teams including if the environment is conducive to team building, respect among members, active participation by the team, clearly defined goals and objectives, mutual support, progress, leadership providing a vision, and meeting time management.