5 Questions
What is a potential drawback of working in teams?
Fosters social loafing
What is necessary for teams to thrive?
A supportive environment
What does team-based decision-making often involve?
Delegated decision-making
What is a common challenge faced by teams?
Taking time to develop and maintain
Why might teams not be the answer to all organizational problems?
Because they take time to develop and maintain
Study Notes
Limitations of Teams
- Teams are not a solution to all organizational problems
- Developing and maintaining teams takes time
Challenges in Teamwork
- Social loafing can occur in teams, where individual efforts decrease as team size increases
- Teams require a conducive environment to develop and function effectively
Decision-Making in Teams
- Teams foster delegated decision-making, empowering team members to make decisions
Test your understanding of teams in organizational settings, including the time and effort required to develop and maintain them, and the potential pitfalls of social loafing. Learn how to foster an environment that supports team decision-making.
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