ACCA Applied Knowledge · Business and Technology · Individual and group behaviour in business organisations
Which of the following is the best description of the 'plant' role in Belbin's team role theory?
The plant is the creative, unorthodox thinker who produces original ideas and solves difficult problems, though often at the expense of practical detail. Turning ideas into action is the implementer's role, and checking for errors belongs to the completer-finisher.
- AA creative, unorthodox thinker who generates original ideas but may ignore practical detailsCorrect
- BA disciplined organiser who turns ideas into practical, workable actions
- CA person who checks work closely for errors and ensures deadlines are met
Explanation
Belbin's plant is the creative, imaginative idea generator who tends to overlook practical details. The second option describes the implementer, and the third describes the completer-finisher.
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