Chapter 10:  Understanding Work Teams 

Reflection and Discussion – 600 words

Learning Objectives:

Analyze the continued popularity of teams in organizations. 

Contrast groups and teams.

Contrast the five types of team arrangements.

Identify the characteristics of effective teams.

Explain how organizations can create team players.

Decide when to use individuals instead of teams.

Reflection and Discussion Forum Week 10Reflection and Discussion Forum Week 10

Reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Identify what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding.

Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:

You are on a team which features individuals high in openness and emotional stability. What is the likely result of task conflict within your team? Why is this?

 Respond to the post of at least two peers, using 100 words minimum each.

[Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion].

Problem Set #10

1. What are some of the cautions to be aware of when using teams? What tests should be applied to see if a team fits the situation?

2. The team effectiveness model identifies three categories of key components making up effective teams. What are these three categories? Give examples of each category.

The assignment is to answer the question provided above in essay form. This is to be in narrative form. Bullet points should not to be used. The paper should be at least 1.5 – 2 pages in length, Times New Roman 12-pt font, double-spaced, 1 inch margins and utilizing at least one outside scholarly or professional source related to organizational behavior. This does not mean blogs or websites. This source should be a published article in a scholarly journal. This source should provide substance and not just be mentioned briefly to fulfill this criteria. The textbook should also be utilized. Do not use quotes. Do not insert excess line spacing. APA formatting and citation should be used.