Organizational Teams

Question 1

Team and Workplace Outcomes?

Answer 1

• They allow the organization to adapt to constant change and need for stability (smaller)…they know who they can turn to
• Teams are related to increased productivity and a sense of empowerment…can give a sense of control and decision making
• Teams link employees and increase loyalty…turnover decreases

Question 2

Definition of a Team

Answer 2

A small group of “3 to 9” of independent people with complementary skills who are committed to a common purpose, performance goals, and approach for which they hold themselves mutually accountable

Question 3

What are the elements for effectiveness for a team?

Answer 3

• The breaking point for effectiveness is 10 members. 7 is optimal
• Interdependency…The output of one individual is directly responsible for the teams output
• Commitment to each other and goals
• Mutual accountability…each member holds others accountable

Question 4

Study Self managed Work Teams What is it? Benefits? Differences?

Answer 4

Take responsibility for their own work, monitor their own performance, and alter their performance strategies as needed to solve problems and adapt to changing conditions.
-Personally contribute to goals of their team and mission
-Ambiguity in job category
-Authority comes from team control.
Reward system is based on team performance
-Increased productivity, qulaity, flexilbity, customer satisfaction.

Question 5

What is a Virtual Organizational Team?

Answer 5

-Teams work across space, time, and organizational boundaries with links strengthened by webs of communication technologies

Question 6

What is the ICC Approach to virtual teams?

Answer 6

Information. Communication. Collaboration

Question 7

What does the I stand for?

Answer 7

Information- What kinds of documents do we need? Tasks lists, shared calendars, research, projects

Question 8

What does the C stand for?

Answer 8

Communication- Email? Instant Messaging? Phone conferencing? Formal/Informal. Builds Trust. Video?

Question 9

What does the second C stnad for?

Answer 9

Collaboration- What are he sizes and functions of your teams? What styles of collaboration are needed? Asynchronous or synchronous? Incorporate both…Asychronous (Discussion boards)