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What is the main difference between a group and a team?
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.
Coacting groups require real-time interaction among members.
False (B)
What is a major reason for the increasing prevalence of teams in modern workplaces?
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.
In teams, every member is held ______ for their contribution to the shared goals.
Match each team type with its best example:
Match each team type with its best example:
Which of these team types is a temporary group focused on a specific project objective?
Which of these team types is a temporary group focused on a specific project objective?
Multi-team systems consist of teams with independent goals that function separately.
Multi-team systems consist of teams with independent goals that function separately.
Quality circles are small groups of employees dedicated to improving ______ and process optimization.
Quality circles are small groups of employees dedicated to improving ______ and process optimization.
Explain the difference between a cross-functional team and a project team.
Explain the difference between a cross-functional team and a project team.
What is the common thread among all the various team types discussed in the text?
What is the common thread among all the various team types discussed in the text?
Flashcards
Group
Group
A collection of two or more people who interact, are interdependent, and have a stable relationship with a common goal.
Team
Team
A small number of people with complementary skills, committed to common goals and mutual accountability.
Surgical Teams
Surgical Teams
Teams in which one member is primarily responsible, yet success relies on real-time collaboration.
Face-to-Face Teams
Face-to-Face Teams
Traditional teams where members work together in real-time towards a common goal, located in the same place.
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Coacting Groups
Coacting Groups
Groups where members work independently and aggregate their contributions for the overall outcome.
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Virtual Teams
Virtual Teams
Teams that are geographically dispersed but share responsibility and accountability, often using technology to communicate.
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Work Teams
Work Teams
Groups of employees who collaborate on a project or specific tasks.
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Cross-Functional Teams
Cross-Functional Teams
Teams composed of members from different functional areas working collaboratively on a specific task.
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Self-Managed Teams
Self-Managed Teams
Small groups that take on responsibilities traditionally held by supervisors such as planning and decision-making.
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Quality Circles
Quality Circles
Small groups of employees who meet to address quality and process improvement issues within an organization.
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Groups Versus Teams
- Teams are a specific type of group
- Teams have shared goals, common approaches, and accountability for outcomes
- Teams are characterized by interdependence, shared information, and synergy to work toward a common goal
- Teams are often project-oriented and break down functional boundaries
Types of Teams
- Surgical teams: Individual accountability, synchronous interaction
- Face-to-face teams: Shared accountability, synchronous interaction
- Coacting groups: Individual accountability, asynchronous interaction
- Virtual teams: Shared accountability, asynchronous interaction
Work Teams
- Consist of employees working together on a project (e.g., researchers)
Multi-Team Systems
- Two or more teams coordinating efforts for a common goal (e.g., arson response)
Top Management Teams
- Top-level managers collaborating (e.g., CFO, CIO, CCO)
Cross-Functional Teams
- Members from different departments working together on a task (e.g., researchers and HR)
Project Teams
- Temporarily formed teams for a specific project (e.g., construction, engineers, architects, planners, clients)
Venture Teams
- Creative teams outside normal company structure (e.g., new smartphone development)
Quality Circles
- Small groups improving quality and efficiency (e.g., automotive manufacturing)
Self-Managed Teams
- Teams taking on supervisor duties (e.g., planning, selecting personnel, problem-solving)
Virtual Teams
- Distributed teams working via technology (e.g., international aid, video conferencing)
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