Lecture 1 - Effective Teaming Flashcards
Why are teams important in business?
A) Teams reduce the need for leadership
B) Teams generate better ideas, improve efficiency, and foster learning
C) Teams work faster than individuals
D) Teams prevent any conflicts
B
What is one way teams generate new ideas?
A) By assigning one person to do all the work
B) By sticking to one person’s idea and executing it
C) By avoiding group discussions
D) By combining perspectives, where 1 + 1 + 1 results in 4 or 5 ideas
D
How do teams improve efficiency?
A) Teams allow individuals to work alone
B) Teamwork creates leverage, allowing tasks to be completed more effectively
C) Teams reduce the number of tasks
D) Teams make decisions slower, but with more accuracy
B
Why is teamwork important for morale?
A) Teammates motivate and support each other
B) It makes individuals work harder
C) It increases competition among teammates
D) It reduces the need for meetings
A
What is meant by “group cohesion” in a team?
A) Everyone does their own work
B) Team members compete to show their individual success
C) Teams are aligned on a common goal and work together
D) Team members avoid each other to prevent conflict
C
What is the key takeaway from the saying “Work alone if you want to go fast, but work together if you want to go far”?
A) Success comes faster when working solo
B) Working alone is always more effective
C) Long-term, sustainable success is achieved through teamwork
D) Teamwork is only needed for simple tasks
C
What happens in the “Forming” stage of a team’s life cycle?
A) Team members leave after disagreements
B) Team members introduce themselves and define goals
C) Team members work individually
D) The team disbands after completing the project
B
What challenges arise during the “Storming” stage of a team?
A) Power struggles, hidden agendas, and internal resistance emerge
B) Team members align perfectly without any issues
C) Teams reach peak performance immediately
D) Team members focus on personal development
A
What signifies the “Norming” stage of team development?
A) The team splits into smaller groups
B) Team members start cooperating and prioritize team success over individual needs
C) The team stops working together
D) The team reaches the final stages of the project
B
What is the “Performing” stage characterized by?
A) The team reaches peak performance, high morale, and productivity
B) Team members avoid cooperation
C) The team encounters more conflicts
D) The team focuses on planning rather than execution
A
What happens during the “Adjourning” stage of a team?
A) The team disbands without recognizing member contributions
B) Team members start competing with each other
C) The team plans the next project
D) The team captures lessons learned and recognizes contributions
D
What is the purpose of a “Status Update” meeting?
A) Fun activities and games
B) Presentation and training
C) Strategy discussions and action approvals
D) Project updates, team alignment, and catch-ups
D
What is a “Decision Making” meeting focused on?
A) Casual discussions
B) Project updates
C) Information sharing, strategy discussion, and action approval
D) Team-building exercises
C
What happens in an “Information Sharing” meeting?
A) Team members share project updates
B) Presentations, all-hands meetings, and training take place
C) Teams brainstorm new ideas
D) Teams address conflicts within the group
B
What type of meeting focuses on solution finding and course corrections?
A) Problem Solving
B) Status Update
C) Information Sharing
D) Decision Making
A
