Groups and Teams in Organisations

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What is the difference between a group and a team?

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A group refers to two or more individuals who share common interests and can function independently, while a team is a group of individuals with complementary skills committed to a common purpose and mutually accountable for achieving goals.

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What are the key benefits of work teams in an organization?

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Work teams improve on-time delivery, customer relations, collaboration, problem-solving, innovation, management and employee development, understanding of the business, resource use, quality, and employee motivation.

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What is an informal group?

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An informal group consists of a small number of individuals who frequently participate in activities together to meet mutual needs and may support or oppose organizational goals.

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What defines a formal group?

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A formal group is created within an organization to complete a specific role or task, often referred to as a work team.

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What are the components of a model of work team functioning?

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The primary components include the external system, team design, internal processes, and criteria for assessing the team's effectiveness.

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What is the role of a work team leader?

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A work team leader helps shape effective internal processes, manages external relationships, and ensures the team functions effectively.

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What does SMART stand for in team objectives?

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SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

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What is team empowerment?

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Empowerment involves putting employees in charge and allowing them to make decisions that affect their work.

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What are the stages of team development?

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The stages of team development include forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning.

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What is the importance of team training?

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Team training develops cohesiveness, effective procedures, and prepares leaders to manage disagreements and meetings.