Groups and Teams in organization

Question 1

Groups

Answer 1

Two or more individuals who share the same interests or characteristics and interact with influence one another.

Question 2

Teams

Answer 2

Group of individuals with complementary skills who are committed to a common purpose defined by a set performance of goals

Question 3

Difference between teams and groups

Answer 3

Teams =

Question 4

Importance of groups and teams

Answer 4

Improve quality
Improve customer relations
Lead to better problem solving

Question 5

Types of groups

Answer 5

Informal
Formal

Question 6

Informal group

Answer 6

A small number of individuals who frequently participate in activities together to meet their mutual needs

Question 7

Informal group types

Answer 7

Friendship group
Reference group

Question 8

Formal groups

Answer 8

Created within the organization with the intention of achieving or performing a specific task

Question 9

Work team

Answer 9

It consists of a small number of independent employees who are held comfortable for achieving tasks

Question 10

Types of teams

Answer 10

Virtual
Functional
Self-management
Multidisciplinary
Problem-solving

Question 11

Problem solving team

Answer 11

Consists of members between 5 and 20 who consider how well something can be done

Question 11

Virtual team

Answer 11

Parallel teams
Networked teams
Action teams
Management teams

Question 12

Functional team

Answer 12

Includes members from a single department who work consider issues and problems common to their area of expetise

Question 13

Multidisciplinary team