Question 22
A team is developing a new smart sensor module that involves hardware design, embedded firmware development, PCB integration, and system testing. Two managers adopt different working styles: 1. Shreya, the project manager, ensures the team aligns on technical requirements during the initial design meetings. She then divides responsibilities, such as circuit design, firmware programming, and testing, assigns clear deliverables and timelines, and expects team members to work independently on their tasks. Progress is tracked through structured weekly updates to ensure components integrate correctly. 2. Pratham, another manager, engages hardware engineers, firmware developers, and system testers in an ongoing iterative process. The team frequently discusses design ideas together, jointly debugs issues such as signal noise or firmware compatibility, and collaboratively refines solutions to improve overall system performance. With respect to 10 Cs of Teamwork discussed in the course, what best describes the difference between the two approaches?
The first approach emphasizes coordination, while the second emphasizes collaboration
The first approach emphasizes collaboration, while the second emphasizes coordination
Both approaches demonstrate pure collaboration
Both approaches represent only coordination