ACCA Applied Knowledge · Business and Technology · Team formation, development and management
In a meeting, Priya clarifies the team's objectives, promotes participation by all members and delegates tasks appropriately, while staying calm and mature. Which Belbin role does she display?
Priya displays the Co-ordinator role. Co-ordinators clarify objectives, encourage all members to contribute and delegate work effectively. This differs from the shaper, who drives the team through pressure and challenge, and from the teamworker, who focuses on supporting colleagues and reducing friction.
- ACo-ordinatorCorrect
- BShaper
- CTeamworker
- DImplementer
Explanation
Clarifying goals, drawing out contributions and delegating are the hallmarks of the Co-ordinator. The Shaper pushes the team with drive and challenge, and may be impatient. The Teamworker supports members and smooths friction, while the Implementer converts plans into action.
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