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What is one of the advantages of teams compared to individuals working alone?
What is one of the advantages of teams compared to individuals working alone?
- Teams require less coordination.
- Teams have lower emotional support for members.
- Teams generally make better decisions. (correct)
- Teams are faster at completing all tasks.
In what type of work are teams usually more effective than individuals?
In what type of work are teams usually more effective than individuals?
- Individual performances without the need for feedback.
- Complex tasks requiring diverse skills. (correct)
- Simple tasks that require minimal cooperation.
- High-stake negotiations.
How do informal groups contribute to employee well-being?
How do informal groups contribute to employee well-being?
- They minimize stress by providing social support. (correct)
- They enforce strict performance evaluations.
- They limit communication within the workplace.
- They create competition among employees.
Which statement is true about teams in terms of customer service?
Which statement is true about teams in terms of customer service?
What is a potential disadvantage of team structures?
What is a potential disadvantage of team structures?
Why might individual work sometimes be more effective than teamwork?
Why might individual work sometimes be more effective than teamwork?
What motivates employees to work harder in a team environment?
What motivates employees to work harder in a team environment?
When is it inappropriate to use a team structure?
When is it inappropriate to use a team structure?
What is an example of pooled interdependence in a team setting?
What is an example of pooled interdependence in a team setting?
What type of interdependence is characterized by each member's output becoming the input for the next member?
What type of interdependence is characterized by each member's output becoming the input for the next member?
Which type of interdependence produces the highest degree of interaction among team members?
Which type of interdependence produces the highest degree of interaction among team members?
Which factor is believed to improve team effectiveness in virtual teams?
Which factor is believed to improve team effectiveness in virtual teams?
Which characteristic is NOT important in the design of high-performance teams?
Which characteristic is NOT important in the design of high-performance teams?
What is a primary disadvantage of high pooled interdependence?
What is a primary disadvantage of high pooled interdependence?
Which element is essential for leaders to provide in order to support high-performance teams?
Which element is essential for leaders to provide in order to support high-performance teams?
Which of the following describes a situation where team members work on independent tasks and share materials?
Which of the following describes a situation where team members work on independent tasks and share materials?
What is one of the key factors for effective teamwork among employees?
What is one of the key factors for effective teamwork among employees?
According to observations, what is the often suggested optimal team size?
According to observations, what is the often suggested optimal team size?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 'five C’s' of effective team members?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 'five C’s' of effective team members?
What is a challenge that teams face as tasks become more complex?
What is a challenge that teams face as tasks become more complex?
How can supervision be utilized in a team environment?
How can supervision be utilized in a team environment?
What is a major consideration when determining team size?
What is a major consideration when determining team size?
Which two behaviors primarily assist with team maintenance according to the five C's?
Which two behaviors primarily assist with team maintenance according to the five C's?
What is the essence of having a balanced team size according to team management?
What is the essence of having a balanced team size according to team management?
What is one primary reason people are motivated to bond within informal groups?
What is one primary reason people are motivated to bond within informal groups?
How does social identity theory explain group affiliation?
How does social identity theory explain group affiliation?
Why might employees form an informal group in a workplace?
Why might employees form an informal group in a workplace?
What is one benefit of being part of an informal group during stressful situations?
What is one benefit of being part of an informal group during stressful situations?
Which statement best reflects why people might invest time in forming social relationships?
Which statement best reflects why people might invest time in forming social relationships?
What is NOT a reason for individuals to join informal groups?
What is NOT a reason for individuals to join informal groups?
Which factor significantly influences an individual's decision to join a group?
Which factor significantly influences an individual's decision to join a group?
What motivates the formation of informal groups, according to the content?
What motivates the formation of informal groups, according to the content?
What does developing team identity involve?
What does developing team identity involve?
In what way does team diversity affect cohesion?
In what way does team diversity affect cohesion?
How does team size influence cohesion?
How does team size influence cohesion?
What is one characteristic of teams with high cohesion?
What is one characteristic of teams with high cohesion?
What aspect is crucial for the development of team competence?
What aspect is crucial for the development of team competence?
What typically enhances team learning?
What typically enhances team learning?
What effect does member interaction frequency have on team cohesion?
What effect does member interaction frequency have on team cohesion?
What happens to smaller teams lacking enough members?
What happens to smaller teams lacking enough members?
Study Notes
Drive to Bond
- Humans have an innate desire to belong to informal groups, as rooted in evolutionary development.
- Social relationships are formed and maintained without ulterior motives, indicating a basic need for connection.
- Social identity theory explains that individuals derive self-concept from group affiliations, leading to the pursuit of favorable groups.
- Informal groups can accomplish goals unattainable by individuals, such as collective opposition to organizational changes.
- Group dynamics provide emotional and informational support, alleviating stress and enhancing employee well-being.
Challenges of Teams
- Despite their advantages, teams may lack effectiveness compared to individuals in simpler tasks.
- Teams excel in complex work, benefiting from diverse knowledge and skills when tasks can be specialized.
- Teams foster better decision-making, product development, and workforce engagement compared to solitary work environments.
Interdependence in Teams
- Pooled interdependence involves sharing resources among team members with independent tasks, requiring minimal interaction.
- Sequential interdependence exists when one person's output serves as the input for another, commonly seen in assembly lines.
- Reciprocal interdependence is the most complex form, where work output circulates among individuals, demanding high levels of coordination.
Team Design Elements
- Effective teams require careful consideration of task characteristics, team size, composition, and roles.
- Team tasks should leverage members' skills and encourage autonomy and self-leadership.
- Effective team members embody the "five C’s": cooperating, coordinating, communicating, comforting, and conflict resolving.
Team Size Considerations
- Optimum team size is debated, with recommendations ranging from five to seven members for efficient coordination. However, larger teams may be needed for highly complex tasks.
- Teams should be adequately sized to provide necessary competencies while ensuring meaningful involvement and efficient coordination.
Team Development
- Cohesion is critical for effective teamwork; smaller teams often achieve higher cohesion, while diversity can impact it positively or negatively based on context.
- Transition from viewing the team as "them" to "us" fosters a stronger team identity.
- Shared understanding of resources, goals, and responsibilities enhances team competence and efficiency.
- High-cohesion teams exhibit better cooperation and norm adherence, outperforming low-cohesion teams.
Conflict Resolution in Teams
- Teams with high cohesion typically resolve conflicts quickly and effectively, promoting cooperation and reduced stress.
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Explore the evolutionary development of the human need to belong and form informal groups. This quiz discusses the psychological principles behind social bonding and teamwork, highlighting the importance of these connections in our lives.
