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What defines a team in an organizational context?
What defines a team in an organizational context?
A team is a unit of two or more people who share a mission and are responsible for achieving a common goal.
What is the primary characteristic of a committee compared to a team?
What is the primary characteristic of a committee compared to a team?
Committees are formal teams that usually have a long lifespan and can become a permanent part of the organizational structure.
How does teamwork lead to increased performance levels?
How does teamwork lead to increased performance levels?
Working in teams can unleash new levels of creativity and energy in workers who share a sense of purpose and mutual accountability.
What is groupthink and how can it affect team dynamics?
What is groupthink and how can it affect team dynamics?
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Mention one advantage of having diverse views in a team.
Mention one advantage of having diverse views in a team.
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What are 'hidden agendas' in the context of team dynamics?
What are 'hidden agendas' in the context of team dynamics?
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How does participation in decision-making influence team members' acceptance of solutions?
How does participation in decision-making influence team members' acceptance of solutions?
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What is a potential cost associated with team collaboration?
What is a potential cost associated with team collaboration?
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Study Notes
Effective Team Communication
- A team is a unit of two or more people sharing a mission and responsibility for a common goal.
- Problem-solving teams and task forces address specific issues then disband.
- Teams are often cross-functional, including people with diverse expertise from various departments.
- Team diversity can lead to better decisions but competing interests necessitate effective communication.
- Committees are formal teams with long lifespans becoming a permanent part of an organization's structure.
- Committees address recurring tasks like an executive committee planning strategies and reviewing results.
Advantages of Teams
- Increased Information and Knowledge: Pooling expertise from several individuals provides access to more information.
- Increased Diversity of Views: Team members bring different perspectives, leading to better decisions if guided by a shared goal.
- Increased Acceptance of Solutions: Team members are more likely to support decisions they've helped make.
- Higher Performance Levels: Teams can foster creativity and energy through shared purpose and accountability, often outperforming top individual performers in complex problem-solving.
Disadvantages of Teams
- Groupthink: Teams can pressure members to conform to accepted norms, leading to poor decision-making.
- Hidden Agendas: Some individuals may have private motives counter to the team's shared goals, potentially undermining others or the team’s mission.
- Cost: Coordinating schedules, meetings, and individual project parts can be costly in terms of time and money.
- Overload: In some companies, excessive collaborative work can lead to employees feeling overburdened by team assignments.
Characteristics of Effective Teams
- Clear Objective and Shared Sense of Purpose: A shared objective creates unity.
- Strong Sense of Trust Among Members: Trust empowers open communication and collaboration.
- Open and Honest Communication: Transparency and honesty build trust.
- Consensus-Based Decision Making: Reaching decisions collectively fosters buy-in and support for decisions.
- Creativity: Teams use diverse input to find innovative solutions.
- Effective Conflict Resolution: Teams manage disagreements constructively to maintain productivity.
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This quiz explores the dynamics of effective team communication and the advantages of having diverse teams. Discover how cross-functional groups can lead to better decision-making and the importance of communication in addressing competing interests. Delve into the roles of teams and committees within organizations.
