m3ch5 Flashcards
Define a group.
COMMON FATE
What is a common-identity group?
attachments members have to the group itself even in absence of direct interaction ex: nationality/ ethnicity
What is a formal group?
assigned by organizations or their managers to accomplish specific goals. Can fulfill the organization or individual functions
What is a common-bond group?
primarily based on the attachments that members have to each other, typically regularly interact ex: sports teams/ family
What is a informal group?
the members’ overriding purpose of getting together is friendship or a common interest.
Ex: Social club at the university
What is a work team?
Well-defined purpose, typically permanent, and usually require full commitment from members
When to use teams?
no individual “experts”, stimulating creativity and innovation, and people feel connected and valued
What is a team?
A small number of people with complementary skills who are committed to a common purpose, performance goals, and approach for which they hold themselves mutually accountable
When does a group become a team?
interdependence and relying on each other
What is a self-managed team?
are groups of workers granted administrative oversight for their task domains.
What is a project team?
to address a specific problem, duration to complete a purpose, and members divide time between primary job and various project teams
What is a functional group?
Group members share a common functional expertise or task responsibility
What is a work-flow group?
Group members cross functional boundaries, but share a common end objective
What is a cross-functional team?
are created with members from different disciplines within an organization, such as finance, operations, and R&D
What is a virtual team?
work together over time and distance via electronic media to combine effort and achieve common goals
