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7.3. Using Teams to Enhance Motivation and Performance*

From IntroductionToBusiness OP 8D04gAa

Concepts

1. How do group behavior and cohesiveness affect organizational performance?

   "One of the most apparent trends in business today is the use of teams to accomplish organizational goals. Using a team-based structure can increase individual and group motivation and performance. Th

2. What are the differences between work groups and work teams?

   "The opportunity to turn the decision-making process over to a group with diverse skills and abilities is one of the arguments for using work groups (and teams) in organizational settings. For group d

3. What are the three basic types of work teams?

   "The evolution of the team concept in organizations can be seen in three basic types of work teams: problem-solving, self-managed, and cross-functional. Problem-solving teams are typically made up of

4. What characteristics help teams achieve high performance?

   "A great team must possess certain characteristics, so selecting the appropriate employees for the team is vital. Employees who are more willing to work together to accomplish a common goal should be