In working with teams, Liebler & McConnell (2021) have identified the "coaster" as a problem in working with committees and teams. This individual "contributes minimally to the team's work, if at all, but stands to share the credit when the team, carried forward by its productive members, registers successes" . What are some effective strategies to deal with these types of individuals?

In working with teams, Liebler & McConnell (2021) have identified the "coaster" as a problem in working with committees and teams. This individual "contributes minimally to the team's work, if at all, but stands to share the credit when the team, carried forward by its productive members, registers successes" . What are some effective strategies to deal with these types of individuals?

Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305502215

Author:Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic

Publisher:Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic

Chapter14: Leading Teams

Section: Chapter Questions

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