Team Size
What kind of team size helps avoid tie votes?
An odd numbered team
What do we call traits like age, education level, experience, and background in a group?
Membership characteristics
What kind of task has one correct answer that the group has to figure out?
A judgment or intellective task
What do we call the materials, tools, and time a group needs to complete a task?
resources
What is it called when people in large teams stop putting in effort because others will do the work?
Social loafing
What is it called when everyone in a group agrees too quickly and avoids conflict?
Groupthink
What type of task requires every group member to complete their part, like a relay race?
A conjunctive task
What happens when a group doesn’t have enough time to finish a project?
they rush, feel stressed, and the quality goes down
What problem can happen when a team is too small and has too much to do?
Burnout or overload
What can diversity in a team increase, but also make harder to manage?
Creativity or conflict
What kind of task includes activities like brainstorming or solving open-ended problems?
A creative or open-ended task
Give one example of a resource that helps groups stay organized and work together.
planner, shared Google Doc, or checklist
What kind of team size allows for more opinions but can slow down decisions?
A large team
What skill is missing if a group has talented people but still fails to work well together?
Communication or teamwork
What kind of task mixes both cooperation and competition between group members?
A mixed-motive task
Why might a group fall behind if they don’t have access to tech like Wi-Fi or laptops?
They can’t communicate well or complete their work efficiently
Why might a team with 7 people work better than a team with 6 for making fast decisions?
Because an odd-numbered team avoids tie votes, which makes decision-making faster and more efficient.
How can having very similar group members be a weakness in solving complex problems?
It can lead to lack of diverse ideas and groupthink, where everyone agrees too fast and important ideas are missed.
Why is it important to match the type of task with the team’s strengths?
Because different tasks need different skills for example, creative tasks need open-minded thinkers, while routine tasks need organized people and the wrong match can lower performance.
How can limited resources like time, supplies, or tools affect the final result of a group project?
it leads to poor communication, delays, and lower quality work