Teams

Question 1

What are some features of effective teams? (4)

Answer 1

• Team size: Less than 4 members wont be enough to cover all the tasks required and more than 6 members is excessive and can lead to quieter members getting drowned out.
• Conflict: Effective teams can quickly and efficiently resolve any conflicts that may arise.
• Leadership: Effective teams have a leader who can reliably motivate and support the team.
• Team membership: An effective team consists of members who come from a range of backgrounds, personalities or experiences so a wide range of skillsets are available.

Question 2

What are some examples of team roles? (4)

Answer 2

• Specialist: Someone who has the specific expertise or skillset for the task.
• Motivator: Someone who has the courage to overcome obstacles and motivate the other team members.
• Organiser: This is the person who plans, co-ordinates activities and delegates tasks to the other employees.
• Checker: This is someone who observes the progress made and ensures all tasks have been completed effectively.

Question 3

What are some skills required for an effective team member? (4)

Answer 3

• Motivational skills.
• Professionalism/Staying professional in the face of conflict.
• Good communication skills.
• Organisational skills.

Question 4

What are some benefits of teamworking to the individual? (4)

Answer 4

• A sense of being valued and belonging from being a part of a team and getting recognised professionally by the business.
• Increased morale and motivation from being valued by their team.
• Teams from diverse backgrounds benefit from shared knowledge and skills which they themselves can then learn from.
• Teams share the risk of any decisions they make so no one person will be blamed for a bad decision, meaning more risks will be taken.

Question 5

What are some benefits of teamworking to the organisation? (4)

Answer 5

• As a result increased morale there would be a reduction in staff turnover and therefore, reduced costs.
• Teams will require less supervision and will often take on more responsibility as each member will support and encourage each other.
• Teams allow staff to be more flexible and will be able to adapt quicker to the needs of the business.
• As teams are more likely to take risks, this may give the organisation a competitive edge.