ACCA Applied Knowledge · Business and Technology · Consequences of ineffectiveness at work
Which of the following is a likely consequence for a team when one member's ineffectiveness is left unaddressed by management over a long period?
The likely consequence is resentment and conflict within the team, and possibly the loss of capable staff. Colleagues who carry extra work and see no management action become frustrated, so morale and productivity fall.
- ARising morale because of reduced competition
- BResentment and conflict within the team, and possible loss of capable staffCorrect
- CA guaranteed increase in team productivity
- DLower absenteeism among the remaining members
Explanation
Unaddressed poor performance typically causes resentment, conflict and staff turnover as capable members become frustrated. Productivity and morale would normally fall, not rise, and absenteeism tends to increase.
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