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What is a key characteristic that distinguishes a team from a group?
What is a key characteristic that distinguishes a team from a group?
All groups necessarily strive towards a common goal.
All groups necessarily strive towards a common goal.
False (B)
Name one type of team that operates in real-time and relies on individual accountability.
Name one type of team that operates in real-time and relies on individual accountability.
Surgical teams
A team composed of members from different functional areas is known as a __________ team.
A team composed of members from different functional areas is known as a __________ team.
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Match the following team types with their descriptions:
Match the following team types with their descriptions:
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Which type of team is characterized by being geographically dispersed but sharing responsibility?
Which type of team is characterized by being geographically dispersed but sharing responsibility?
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Coacting groups rely on real-time information exchange to coordinate their efforts.
Coacting groups rely on real-time information exchange to coordinate their efforts.
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Describe the primary responsibility of members in a surgical team.
Describe the primary responsibility of members in a surgical team.
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A team that is made up of at least two teams coordinating efforts is known as a __________.
A team that is made up of at least two teams coordinating efforts is known as a __________.
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Match the following team responsibilities with their corresponding team types:
Match the following team responsibilities with their corresponding team types:
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Flashcards
Group
Group
A collection of two or more people interacting, interdependent, with a common goal.
Team
Team
A small group with complementary skills, committed to common goals and accountability.
Synchronous Team
Synchronous Team
A team working in real-time where members interact simultaneously.
Asynchronous Team
Asynchronous Team
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Face-to-Face Teams
Face-to-Face Teams
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Virtual Teams
Virtual Teams
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Coacting Groups
Coacting Groups
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Cross-Functional Teams
Cross-Functional Teams
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Project Teams
Project Teams
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Self-Managed Teams
Self-Managed Teams
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Study Notes
Groups vs. Teams
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Groups and teams are often used interchangeably, but they are different
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A group is a collection of two or more people who interact, are interdependent, and see themselves as part of the group. They often share information, but may not have a common goal.
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A team is a smaller group of people with complementary skills, a common purpose, goals, and approach. They are committed to working towards a common goal, hold each other accountable, and leverage synergies.
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Teams are a special type of group.
Types of Teams
- Teams are differentiated based on responsibility/accountability and synchronicity.
Table: Types of Work Teams
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Synchronous: Teams interacting in real-time.
- Individual responsibility: Surgical teams – surgeon primarily responsible.
- Shared responsibility: Face-to-face teams – all members working together in real-time.
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Asynchronous: Teams interacting not in real-time
- Individual responsibility: Co-acting groups – individual work activities independent
- Shared responsibility: Virtual teams – members across distances, share responsibility and accountabilities for team performance.
Other Types of Teams
- Work teams: Employees working together on a project (e.g., researchers).
- Multi-team systems: Two or more interdependent teams coordinating efforts for a common goal (e.g., police and fire departments during arson).
- Top management teams: Top-level managers working together (e.g., CFO, CIO, CCO).
- Cross-functional teams: Members from different departments or companies working together on a specific task (e.g., researchers and HR for personnel development).
- Project teams: Cross-functional teams with a temporary nature, working toward a common project goal (e.g., construction project).
- Venture teams: Leverage resources from creative departments to develop new ideas outside of typical company rules (e.g., new product development).
- Quality circles: Small groups concerned with improving quality and effectiveness (e.g., automotive production quality improvement).
- Self-managed teams: Groups of employees with responsibility for aspects of their former supervisor's role (e.g., planning, scheduling, assigning tasks within a company).
- Virtual teams: Task-oriented teams working remotely, using technology for communication (e.g., international aid organization).
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Explore the distinctions between groups and teams in this quiz. Learn about their characteristics, types, and the dynamics of team interactions. Understand how teams vary based on responsibility and synchronicity.
