Robbinsjudge Ob17 Inppt 10
Robbinsjudge Ob17 Inppt 10
Robbinsjudge Ob17 Inppt 10
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Understanding
Work Teams
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LO 1 Analyze the Growing Popularity
of Teams in Organizations
Why are teams popular?
Teams can achieve feats an individual could never
accomplish.
Teams are flexible and responsive to changing
events.
They can quickly assemble, deploy, refocus, and
disband.
They are an effective means to democratize
organizations and increase employee involvement.
They introduce a collaborative mindset.
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LO 3 Contrast the Five
Types of Teams
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LO 4 Identify the Characteristics
of Effective Teams
Team Context: What factors determine whether
teams are successful?
Adequate Resources
Leadership and Structure
Climate of Trust
Performance Evaluations and Rewards
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LO 4 Identify the Characteristics
of Effective Teams
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LO 4 Identify the Characteristics
of Effective Teams
Team Processes
Common Plan and Purpose
Reflexivity
Specific Goals
Team Efficacy
Team Identity
Team Cohesion
Mental Models
Conflict Levels
Social Loafing
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LO 5 Explain How Organizations
Can Create Team Players
Creating Team Players
Selecting: hire team players
Training: create team players
Rewarding: incentives to be a good team
player
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