27 Questions
What is the main difference between teams and working groups?
Teams produce discrete work-products through the joint contributions of their members, while working groups rely on group discussion and decision-making.
What is a key element of a team's grade according to the text?
Participation
Why is it important for team members to communicate their 'aways'?
To ensure they are managing their commitments
What is the significance of a team holding itself accountable?
It leads to greater performance levels than the sum of individual bests
How do teams differ fundamentally from working groups according to the text?
Teams produce discrete work-products through joint contributions, while working groups rely on group discussion and decision-making.
What enables teams to achieve performance levels greater than the sum of individual bests?
Joint contributions of team members
What is the purpose of specific performance goals in a team?
To maintain focus and start with achievable goals
What is the characteristic of the storming stage in team development?
Conflict that can be productive but consumes time and energy
What problem does a team contract aim to avoid?
Dysfunctional team and poor quality of work
What is the focus of task analysis in a team setting?
Identifying effective ways of accomplishing tasks
What role does common commitment play in team success?
Provides a purpose that team members believe in
What is the impact of a right mix of skills in a team?
Maintains focus and achieves goals
How does task analysis contribute to the success of a team?
By identifying effective ways of accomplishing tasks
What does mutual accountability in a team help establish?
Individual accountability and roles
What is the primary purpose of a team contract according to the text?
To guide and obligate the team on how they must work together
What is the key difference between teams and working groups as per the text?
Teams produce collective work-products, while working groups rely on sharing information and best practice performance standards
What characteristic of a team enables it to achieve performance levels greater than the sum of individual bests?
Joint contributions of team members
What is the significance of participation in a team's grade as per the text?
It reflects the commitment of team members to their team
Why is it important for team members to communicate their 'aways' according to the text?
To avoid potential conflicts and disagreements among team members
What does a team establishing a social contract relate to according to the text?
'Mutual accountability' requirement
What is the purpose of a team contract according to the text?
To focus team members on a definite task and ensure agreement on the quality of work
What is the characteristic of the storming stage in team development?
Conflict, which can be productive but consumes time and energy
How does task analysis contribute to the success of a team?
By focusing on how people accomplish specific tasks and finding effective ways of accomplishing them
What does mutual accountability in a team help establish?
Who will do particular jobs, when to meet & work, schedules
What is the impact of a right mix of skills in a team?
Effective problem-solving and decision-making
What is the significance of a team holding itself accountable?
It helps establish specific performance goals
What problem does a team contract aim to avoid?
Dysfunctional teams due to minimizing efforts
This quiz covers the team responsibilities and commitments discussed in CSE440 lecture 08 on task analysis. The quiz includes information about managing commitments, communication, and participation as essential elements for the team's success.
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