29 Questions
What percentage of UK workplaces have at least some employees in formally-designated teams?
75%
What is the average job satisfaction rating for a 'Real Team'?
3.90
What is the criteria for a team to be classified as a 'Pseudo III' team?
All 'no' to three criteria: clear objectives, work closely, and review
What is the primary goal of teamwork?
To achieve a common goal
What is the result of teamworking according to Delarue et al.'s review?
Improved behavioural, operational, and financial performance
How many types of team working patterns are mentioned in the text?
4
According to Birdi et al.'s study, how long does it take to see productivity increases after implementing teamworking?
6-9 years
What is one of the ways to judge team effectiveness?
Productivity
What is social loafing?
A reduction in effort by individuals when they work in groups
When is social loafing less likely to occur?
When excellent group performance leads to valued outcomes
What is diffusion of responsibility in groups also known as?
Hiding in the crowd
What is a characteristic of a team according to West (2012)?
Members work interdependently to meet goals
What is the IPO Model related to in the context of teamworking?
Factors that influence team effectiveness
What is a key feature of a team according to Kaila (2006)?
Members are committed to a common purpose or set of performance goals
What is the main difference between a work group and a team?
The way members work together to achieve goals
What is the purpose of the question 'Why Do Work Teams Fail?' in the context of this introduction?
To reflect on personal experiences of teamworking
What is the intended learning outcome of this introduction to work psychology?
Insight into the factors that influence team effectiveness
What is the primary focus of team training?
To identify and practice necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities
What is the goal of role clarification in team building?
To define and assign tasks and responsibilities
What is an example of team training, as mentioned in the text?
Crew Resource Management (CRM)
What is the aim of team building, according to the text?
To improve trust and confidence among team members and reduce relationship conflict
What is the focus of team training in terms of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs)?
Team KSAs, including communication and problem-solving
What is the relationship between team building and team training, according to the text?
Team building and team training have different goals and focuses
What is a potential drawback of team decision-making?
It can be more time-consuming
What is a characteristic of groups that are prone to Groupthink?
High pressure to find a solution
What is an example of Groupthink behavior?
Avoiding probing questions to maintain group harmony
What is the outcome of Groupthink in decision-making?
Poorer than individual decision-making
What can be a benefit of team decision-making?
It allows for more diverse perspectives
What is a result of Groupthink according to Janis (1982)?
Poor group decision-making
Reflect on a team experience that didn't meet expectations. What went wrong? Identify reasons for team failure. Learn about the good and bad aspects of teamwork in the context of work psychology.
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