Teams

Question 1

a team is characterised by what 3 factors

Answer 1

-shared purpose/goal
-shared identity
-dependable on each other

Question 2

What 3 things does an effective team have

Answer 2

-good leadership
-members keen to take on different roles
-helps other members

Question 3

what are the key roles within a team

Answer 3

-ideas person
-motivator
-organiser
-checker
-finisher

Question 4

what are the 4 stages in team development

Answer 4

-forming (team members selected)
-storming (compete for roles)
-norming (start working together)
-performing (team is settled)

Question 5

what makes an effective team

Answer 5

-team membership
-team development
-nature of task
-team maintenance
-leadership
-conflict

Question 6

what are reasons for conflict within team

Answer 6

-conflicting goals
-personality clashes
-changing expectations
-loyalty issues
-lack of resources
-roles arent clearly defined

Question 7

what are benefits of the team to the organisation

Answer 7

-increased productivity
-increased responsibility/less supervision
-multi skilled / flexible work force
-risk taking

Question 8

what are benefits of the team to individuals

Answer 8

-increased morale and motivation
-shared knowledge / skills
-sense of valued / belonging
-risk taking

Question 9

what are the three types of leadership

Answer 9

-democratic
-autocratic
-laissez-faire

Question 10

what are the benefits of good leadership

Answer 10

-increased participation/motivation
-clearly defined aims
-open 2-way communication
-better career prospects
-improved communication and collaboration work