Nature of Teams Flashcards
1
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Group
A
2/more interacting & interdependent individuals working for specific goals
2
Q
Formal Group
A
- defined by organisation’s structure
- specific work assignments & tasks
- for organisational goals
3
Q
Informal Group
A
- social group
- formed by friendships/common interests
4
Q
Types of Formal Groups
A
- Command
- Task
- Cross-Functional
- Self-managed teams
5
Q
Command Group
A
- defined by organisational chart/hierarchy
- report directly to manager
6
Q
Task Group
A
- temporary
- for specific job task
7
Q
Cross-Functional Group
A
- different work areas/specialisations
8
Q
Self-Managed Team
A
- independent
- take on managerial responsibilities
9
Q
Understanding group Behaviour
A
- roles
- norms & conformity
- status systems
- group size
- group cohesiveness
10
Q
Roles
A
- behaviour patterns
- expected of a certain position
11
Q
Norms & Conformity
A
- acceptable standards
- adjust behaviour to align with standards
12
Q
Status systems
A
- prestige, rank, position
- must have equity between perceived rank & status symbol
13
Q
Group Size
A
Small:
- complete tasks fast
- figure out what to do
- getting job done
Large:
- diverse input
- problem solving
- finding facts
14
Q
Group Cohesiveness
A
- attractiveness of group to members
15
Q
Determinants of Group Cohesiveness
A
- size
- similarity/diversity of members
- competition
- success
- exclusiveness
