ch 13GROUPS & TEAMS Flashcards
why is teamwork important
-inc productivity
-inc speef
-reduced costs
-reduce comp
-improved quality
-imporved workplace cohesiveness
group
-two or more individuals who share norms, share goals’ and have a common identity
team
small group of ppl with complementary skills who are committed to a common purpose, performance goals, and approach for which they hold themselves accountable
formal group
group assigned by org or managers to accomplish a specific goal
informal
group formed by ppl whose purpose is getting together for friendship or a common interest
work teams
clear purpose, permanent, all members must complete their work for team to succeed
project teams
made to solve a specific problem or task (ex new marketing ideas)
cross functional teams
include members from diff areas within an org
self managed teams
groups of works who are given administrative oversight for their task domains
virtual teams
work tog over time and distance via electronic media
virtual team pros
-reduced real estate cost
-ability to levergae knowlegde
-reduce commuting/travel expenses
virtual team cons
-cant establish team cohesion
-not a sub for face to face
-cant observe nonverbal cues
stages of group and team development
forming
storming
norming
performing
adjourning
forming
-process of getting oriented
storming
emergence of individual personalities and conflicts
nroming
conflicts resolve, harmony emerges
performing
focus on solving tasks
adjourning
members prepare for disbandment