Module 11: Team Dynamics Flashcards
Group
+ two or more people who perceive themselves as a group and interacts with each other
+ Groups must have multiple members
What must groups involve?
Must involve some degree of structure and permanency
What is the criteria to be met for a collection of people to be called a group?
Collection of people to be called group, the following criteria must be met:
(a) the members of the group must see themselves as a unit;
(b) the group must provide rewards to its members;
(c) anything that happens to one member of the group affects every other members; and
(d) the members of the group must share a common goal
(Gordon, 2001)
What is the term used for 2 people working together?
dyad
What is the term used for 3 people working together?
triad
What is the term used for 4 to 20 people working together?
small group
Corresponding Effects
an event that affects one group member should affect all group members
Formal Groups
subunits that the organization has established
Informal Group
+ no to little interdependence and no organizationally mandated purpose
+ Develop apart from the official structure of the organization and exist relatively independent of it
Why do informal groups exist?
They exist due to the fact that humans are social animals and have a drive to bond with others, they define themselves by their group affiliations, and to accomplish personal objectives
Work Group
interdependent collection of individuals who share responsibility for specific outcomes for their organization
Team
consists of interdependent workers with complimentary skills working toward a shared goal or outcome
How can teams be further described?
Groups of two or more people who interact with and influence each other, that is:
(1) to fulfill some purpose;
(2) held together by their interdependence and need for collaboration;
(3) influence each other; and,
(4) perceive themselves to be a team
Team Permanence
how long that team exists
Skill Diversity
each member possesses different skills and knowledge
