Groups Versus Teams Overview

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What is the main difference between a group and a team?

Teams are always larger than groups.
Groups require face-to-face interaction, while teams can be virtual.
Teams have a shared goal and individual accountability, while groups might not have a shared goal. (correct)
Teams are always more effective than groups.

Coacting groups require real-time interaction among members.

False (B)

What is a major reason for the increasing prevalence of teams in modern workplaces?

The project-oriented nature of modern work.

In teams, every member is held ______ for their contribution to the shared goals.

accountable Signup and view all the answers

Match each team type with its best example:

Surgical Team = A team of researchers working on a new drug discovery project Face-to-Face Team = A group of software engineers working remotely on a software update Coacting Group = A team of doctors and nurses in an operating room Virtual Team = A team of salespeople working together in a physical office to meet sales targets Signup and view all the answers

Which of these team types is a temporary group focused on a specific project objective?

Project team (A) Signup and view all the answers

Multi-team systems consist of teams with independent goals that function separately.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Quality circles are small groups of employees dedicated to improving ______ and process optimization.

quality Signup and view all the answers

Explain the difference between a cross-functional team and a project team.

Cross-functional teams are formed from different functional areas within an organization, often with a longer-term objective than project teams. On the other hand, project teams are temporary groups focused on a specific project objective and often disperse after the completion of the project. Signup and view all the answers

What is the common thread among all the various team types discussed in the text?

All teams consist of members who work together to achieve a shared goal. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Group

A collection of two or more people who interact, are interdependent, and have a stable relationship with a common goal.

Team

A small number of people with complementary skills, committed to common goals and mutual accountability.

Surgical Teams

Teams in which one member is primarily responsible, yet success relies on real-time collaboration.

Face-to-Face Teams

Traditional teams where members work together in real-time towards a common goal, located in the same place.