What is Teamwork?

Definitions

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What is a team?

A team is a group of people that works together to accomplish a common goal.

200

What is communication and why is it important in teamwork?

Communication is the activity of relaying information from one person to another. This is important in teamwork because good communication allows a team to work together and function properly.

300

What is George's definition of teamwork? (The bad example of teamwork)

When only one group member does all the work, and other members pretend to be actually doing something.

400

What is teamwork? Name a place where teamwork is important.

Teamwork is when everyone in a group helps each other to accomplish a common goal. Teamwork is important everywhere such as: School, Sports, Hospitals, Resturants

Characteristics of Effective Teamwork

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True or False? Responsibility is not an important part of teamwork.

False, responsibility is one of the essential parts of teamwork.

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Why is effective teamwork generally always better than effective individual work?

Because a team bonded together always has more strength than any individuals.

300

Why is communication important in teamwork?

Communication allows the group members to express their ideas, feelings and questions in an open but non-threatening way.

400

List five characteristics of a teamwork group that is functioning correctly and effectively.

Good communication A responsible leader Respect for each other Contribution from each member Organized etc.

Teamwork Skills

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True or False? The only essential skills in teamwork is communication, listening, and working as a problem-solver.

False, there are many more essential skills in teamwork such as, being reliable, functioning as a active participant, exhibiting flexibility, and much more.

200

What do you do if you do not completely understand a group members ideas or emotions?

Ask him/her questions to clarify any uncertainty.

300

Name three essential teamwork skills.

Teamwork skills: Listening, Questioning, Persuading, Respecting, Helping, Sharing and Participating

400

Scenario: If one of your group members refuse to work, how would you resolve the situation?

There are many possibilities, but encouragement and motivation are the best for helping teammates to participate.

Random

100

In which occupations is teamwork important?

In almost all occupation. Teamwork is essential to complete any task in any occupation.

200

True or False? Does a leader need to be popular? Explain why not.

No, the leader does not need to be popular, they simply need to be an effective leader. However, a leader does have to be respected.

300

Why is teamwork important to our society? Explain what would happen if teamwork never existed. Would our current world still be the same?

Teamwork is important to our society in so many ways that if it never existed, our world would be very different. Teamwork is a necessity to the structure of our society. Teamwork allowed us to perform tasks that any one individual would not be able to do. With teamwork, we are able to construct complex buildings, create sophisticated technology, or achieve victory as a team. If teamwork never existed our world would never be able to develop into the modern era. With no one willing to work together, each individual can only do so much. Our world would not have any buildings, roads, or technology.

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How do you spell teamwork backwards? Try to pronounce it after you acquire the answer.

krowmaet :)