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TYPES OF GROUPS AND TEAMS

The Top-Management Team

The top management team is a group composed of the CEO, the president, and the heads of the most important departments.

Many top-management teams are also cross-functional teams.

Research and Development Teams

Managers in high-tech industries often create research and development teams to develop new products.

Command Groups

A command group is a group composed of subordinates who report to the same supervisor; also called a department or unit.

Command groups perform a significant amount of the work in many organizations.

Task Forces

Once the task force accomplishes its goal, it is usually disbanded.

Self-Managed Word Teams

Managers usually form self-managed work teams to improve quality, increase motivation and satisfaction, and lower costs.

Virtual Work Teams

Virtual teams are member who rarely or never meet face-to-face and interact by using various forms of information technology.

GROUP DYNAMICS.

Group Size, Tasks, and Roles

Group Size - The number of members in a group can be an important determinant of members’ motivation and commitment and group performance.

Group Leadership

All groups and teams need leadership. 2. Sometimes managers assume the leadership role. 3. Or a manager may appoint a member of a group.

Group Development Over Time

Researchers have identified five stages of group development that many groups pass through.

Group Norms

All groups need to control their members’ behavior to ensure that the group performs well and meets its goals.

Group Cohesiveness

Group cohesiveness is the degree to which members are attracted or loyal to their group.

MANAGING GROUPS AND TEAMS FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE.

Motivating Group Members to Achieve Organizational Goals

Managers can motivate members by making sure that the members themselves benefit when the group or team performs highly.

Reducing Social Loafing in Groups

An important down side to group work is the potential for social loafing.

Helping Groups to Manage Conflict Effectively

Practically all groups experience conflict