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CHAPTER 10
CHAPTER 5
DEVELOPING HIGH
PERFORMANCE
GROUPS AND TEAMS
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After studying this chapter, you should be able to:
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10.1 INTRODUCTION
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Teams
a group of interdependent individuals with shared
commitments to accomplish a common goal or purpose
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systems
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Physical spaces
Teams can only survive in a comfortable physical
layout as it serves to improve communication and
shapes employee perception of being together.
Organizational environments
A competitive environment will motivate
employees to work together and vice versa. Thus, a
healthy competition is always good for the employee
as well as the organization.
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Organizational structures
A dynamic organization structure is needed to
support team and encourages interaction between
team members
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Organizational leadership
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Permanent Teams
These teams perform on a permanent basis and are not
dissolved once the task is accomplished.
Temporary Teams
Temporary teams tend to lose their importance, once the
task is accomplished. Such teams are usually formed for a
shorter duration to assist the permanent team
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Task Forces
Committees
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Work Forces
Formed in organizations where team members work
together under the expert guidance of a leader. A leader or
a supervisor is generally appointed among the members of
the work force.
Self-managed Teams
Teams consist of individuals who work together again for a
common purpose but without the supervision of any leader.
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Virtual Teams
A team in which its members interact by a computer
network to collaborate on projects this involves
physically linking to other teams which are dispersed to
achieve common goals.
Problem-solving Teams
Team is formed when knowledgeable employees meet as
a temporary team to solve a specific problem, and then
disband once a solution has been found. Come together
again when the need arises.
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