3 Questions
What are the four common forms of teams in organizations described in this section?
Problem-solving teams, Self-managed work teams, Cross-functional teams, Virtual teams
What are quality teams?
Teams that discuss quality standards and issues
What are multi-team systems?
A 'team of teams' that employ multiple teams
Study Notes
Types of Teams in Organizations
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Four common forms of teams:
- Work teams: Focus on a specific task or project, often with a clear goal and deadline.
- Concurrent teams: Work on multiple tasks simultaneously, often with overlapping goals and timelines.
- Quality teams: Focus on improving processes and procedures to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Virtual teams: Geographically dispersed teams that rely on technology to communicate and collaborate.
Quality Teams
- Definition: Teams focused on improving processes and procedures to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Goals: Identify and solve problems, improve quality, and reduce defects.
Multi-Team Systems
- Definition: A network of teams that work together to achieve a common goal or objective.
- Characteristics: Interdependent teams, shared goals, and a need for coordination and communication.
Test your knowledge on different types of work teams and how they operate in organizations. This quiz covers problem-solving teams, self-managed work teams, cross-functional teams, virtual teams, and multi-team systems. Sharpen your understanding on how teams create products, provide services, negotiate contracts, plan projects, provide advice, and make decisions.
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