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CHAPTER 7: TEAMS, Informal groups
Groups that exist primarily for the…
CHAPTER 7: TEAMS
What are teams?
- Groups of two or more people
- Exist to fulfil a purpose
- Interact and influence each other
- Mutually accountable for achieving common goals
- Perceive themselves as a social entity
Types of informal groups
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- Homogeneous teams – common characteristics
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Self-Directed Teams
Cross-functional work groups organized around work processes, that complete an entire piece of work requiring several interdependent tasks, and that have substantial autonomy over the execution of those tasks.
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Virtual Teams
Teams whose members operate across space, time, and organizational boundaries and are linked through information technologies to achieve organizational tasks
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Informal groups
- Groups that exist primarily for the benefit of their members
- Reasons why informal groups exist :
:pushpin: Innate drive to bond
:pushpin: Social identity
:pushpin: Goal accomplishment
:pushpin: Emotional support
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Interest Group
- Members with a common interest
- Eg: Study, Cultural, Gaming Groups
Friendship Groups
- Members who enjoy similar social activities, political beliefs, religious values
- Eg: Union, Party Lunch once a month group
Reference Groups
- Reference groups have a strong influence on members' behaviour. Such groups are formed voluntarily
- Eg: Committee, volunteers in function
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