Download Group and Team Dynamics: Definitions, Differences, and Stages and more Quizzes Organization Behaviour in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 Group DEFINITION 1 Two or more individuals interacting to accomplish a common goal TERM 2 Team DEFINITION 2 Mature group with member interdependence and motivation to achieve a common goal TERM 3 Group vs. Team Goals DEFINITION 3 Group - Works on common goalsTeam - total commitment to common goals TERM 4 Group vs. Team Accountability DEFINITION 4 Group - to managerTeam - To team members and team leader TERM 5 Group vs. Team Skill Levels DEFINITION 5 Group - RandomTeam - Complementary TERM 6 Group vs. Team Performance Evaluation DEFINITION 6 Group - By ManagerTeam - By team members and team leader TERM 7 Group vs. Team Culture DEFINITION 7 Group - Marked by change and conflictTeam - Based on collaboration and goal attainment TERM 8 Group vs. Team Performance Outcomes DEFINITION 8 Group - Positive, neutral, or negativeTeam - Synergistic or greater than sum of members' contributions TERM 9 Group vs. Team Definition of Success DEFINITION 9 Group - By manager's aspirationsTeam - By members' and team leader's aspirations TERM 10 Formal Group DEFINITION 10 A group formed by management to accomplish the goals fo the organization. TERM 21 Performing Stage of Group Development DEFINITION 21 Where the group bcomes fully functional TERM 22 Adjourning Stage of Group Development DEFINITION 22 Which involves the termination of group activities TERM 23 Norms DEFINITION 23 the standards of behavior shared by members of a group TERM 24 Groupthink DEFINITION 24 The deterioration of the mental efficiency, reality testing, and moral judgement of the individual members of a group in the interest of group solidarity. TERM 25 Types of Teams DEFINITION 25 Problem-Solving TeamsCross-Functional TeamsVirtual TeamsResearch and Development TeamsSelf-Managed Teams TERM 26 Quality Circle DEFINITION 26 A small group of employees who meet on a regular basis, usually on company time, to recommend improvements and solve quality-related problems. Frequently a part of total quality management efforts. TERM 27 Virtual Team DEFINITION 27 A geographically distributed, functionally and/or culturally diverse group of individuals who rely on interactive technology such as e-mail, text-based chat, Web casts, and videoconferencing to work together. TERM 28 Skunkworks DEFINITION 28 A secretive research and development project that operates outside of normal company operations to create innovative products. TERM 29 Self-Managed Teams (SMT) DEFINITION 29 Small groups of individuals empowered to performs activities with minimal outside direction. TERM 30 7 Skills of Effective Teams DEFINITION 30 Open-mindedness Emotional Stability Accountability Problem-Solving Abilities Communication Skills Conflict Resolution Skills Trust
