ENGINEERING FINAL EXAM

Averaging Method - Answer-The method where extreme opinions are rejected, moderate positions are accepted, less productive discussions Consensus - Answer-takes more time but there is an open sharing of ideas, more creative solutions, and all team members find common ground Reasons why engineers often work in teams - Answer-- international - project management - design considers a lot Definition of concurrent engineering - Answer-work simultaneously to develop projects (parallel) Forming - Answer-- Members get acquainted - Leader is appointed - Members learn each others personalities Storming - Answer-- Scope and complexity of task is realized - Cliques emerge - Leader focuses team on task at hand and members strengths Norming - Answer-- Members develop "norms" of shared expectations, common behaviors, and agreed upon rules of conduct - Members accept each another instead of competing - Members acknowledge and use each other's strengths - Individuals find their place and do their part - Everyone agrees to act professionally and work together - Level of effort and work assignments agreed to - Effective discussions and meetings held - Ensure accountability and focus on task Performing - Answer-- Teams have a shared, clear vision - Everyone pulls together and works hard - No super-heroes, but a super team - Everyone accepts and completes their tasks on schedule