Teams
The preceding sections of this chapter discussed groups—what they are, what kinds exist in organizations, and how such groups should be managed. This section focuses on a special type of group: teams. It covers the following topics:
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Differences between groups and teams
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Types of teams that exist in organizations
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Stages of development that teams go through
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What constitutes an effective team
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Relationship between trust and team effectiveness
Groups Versus Teams
The terms group and team are not synonymous. As we have seen, a group consists of any number of people who interact with one another, are psychologically aware of one another, and think of themselves as a group. A team is a group whose members influence one another toward the accomplishment ...
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