Roles in Teams Flashcards
1
Q
What are roles in teams?
A
A defined set of behaviours expected from a person within a team
2
Q
What are possible role perceptions which can affect how we understand our roles?
A
Role ambiguity
Role conflict
Role acceptance
Role efficacy
3
Q
What does role ambiguity refer to?
A
Unclear about: Scope of responsibilities Behaviours required How performance is evaluated Consequences
4
Q
What does role conflict refer to?
A
Presence of conflicting expectations: intrasender, intersender, person-role
5
Q
How do leaders avoid role ambiguity?
A
Communicate Watch communications between members Ask for understanding Give information at the right level Clarify evaluation methods
