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Answers to Case Questions
Chapter 8: Managing Team Work
Polyvore
1. What does Polyvore’s teams say about the company?
A group is identified as one employee as a clear leader with all members having individual
2. Describe the status’ that exist at Polyvore?
3. What type of rewards can Polyvore employees earn?
Nonfinancial from the appreciation they receive from users through love letters, Skill-based pay
4. What is the value of teamwork in an organization? Is it increasing or decreasing? Explain.
5. Is Polyvore a part of the pioneer companies taking a non-traditional route for shaping
organizational culture? What are your predictions for the future?
6. Is Polyvore a company you would like to work for? Explain.
Answers will vary.
7. Describe the type of team at Polyvore.
8. How does Polyvore brainstorm?
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They brainstorm on a daily basis by contributing to their own team and other teams. Their open
9. Using concepts from Chapter 1, how do you view Jess Lee and her management style? Explain.
Answers may include how she is making decisions to foster the organizational environment, how
10. Is Polyvore a hierarchical company?
No. ‘Polybreaks’ are a prime example of how they do not have a traditional structure.