chapter 7-teamwork

Question 1

what are the types of teams?

Answer 1

informal and formal

Question 2

what is an informal team

Answer 2

An informal team is a group of people who work together without a formal structure or official roles. They collaborate naturally based on shared interests, tasks, or goals, often without official leadership or boundaries.

Question 3

what is a formal team

Answer 3

A formal team is a structured group with defined roles, responsibilities, and a leader, working towards specific goals.

Question 4

what are the types of formal teams

Answer 4

functional working team, multi-disciplinary team, problem-solving team

Question 5

what is a functional working team

Answer 5

A group with members from the same department or expertise, focused on ongoing tasks or operations.

Question 6

what is a problem solving team

Answer 6

A group formed to address a specific issue or challenge, usually temporary.

Question 7

what is a multidisciplinary team

Answer 7

A group with members from different fields or expertise, collaborating to tackle complex projects or problems.

Question 8

what are the benefits of teams

Answer 8

Diverse Perspectives
Shared Workload
Skill Development
Improved Problem Solving
Increased Motivation
Better Decision Making
Accountability
Innovation
Networking Opportunities
Flexibility and Adaptability

Question 9

what are the disadvantages of teams

Answer 9

Conflicts
Groupthink
Uneven Contribution
Time-Consuming
Dependency
Lack of Clarity
Communication Breakdown
Decision Delays
Unequal Recognition

Question 10

what are the four stages of team formation

Answer 10

forming, storming, norming, performing

Question 11

explain each stage of team formation (forming, storming, norming, performing)

Answer 11

Forming: Team members get to know each other and establish initial roles.

Storming: Conflicts arise as individuals express differing opinions and ideas.

Norming: The team establishes norms, resolves conflicts, and starts collaborating more smoothly.

Performing: The team works efficiently, with high trust and effective communication.

Question 12

what are the factors affecting teamwork

Answer 12

Communication
Trust
Leadership
Roles & Responsibilities
Team Diversity
Conflict Resolution
Motivation
Resources

Question 13

what are stakeholders

Answer 13

Stakeholders are individuals, groups, or organizations that have an interest or investment in a particular project, business, or decision. They can be affected by or have an influence on the outcome. Examples include employees, customers, investors, suppliers, and the community.