Test #3 Part 4

Question 1

why are teams so popular? (6)

Answer 1

1. great way to use employee talents
2. more flex and responsive to changes in environment
3. can quickly assemble, deploy, refocus, and disband
4. facilitates employer involvement
5. increased employee participation in decision making
6. democratizes org and increases motivation

Question 2

what are 3 reasons why teams are not always successful?

Answer 2

1. costly
2. time consuming
3. affects employee morale

Question 3

define work group.

Answer 3

group interacts to share info and make decisions to help each group member perform w/in her area of responsibility

Question 4

define work team.

Answer 4

synergistic

Question 5

what are 4 types of teams?

Answer 5

1. problem-solving team
2. self-management work teams
3. cross-functional teams
4. virtual teams

Question 6

define problem solving team. (4)

Answer 6

• 5-12 employees
• from same department
• meet for a few hours each week
• to DISCUSS ways to improve quality, efficiency, and work environment

Question 7

define self-management teams. (2)

Answer 7

• 10-15 employees

- take on responsibilities of former supervisors

Question 8

define cross-functional teams. (4)

Answer 8

• group of people on about same hierachical level, but different work areas
• come together to achieve a common task
• very common
• also called task forces and committees

Question 9

define virtual teams.

Answer 9

group that uses computer technology to tie together physically dipersed members to achieve a common goal

Question 10

what are 2 characteristics of virtual teams?

Answer 10

1. limited socializing

2. ability to overcome time and space constraints

Question 11

what are 3 needs of virtual teams?

Answer 11

1. trust among members
2. close monitoring
3. to be publicized