Team Basics
What is a team?
A group of people working toward a common goal.
What is the first stage of team development?
Forming.
What are expected team behaviours called?
Norms
What decision method uses voting?
Majority rule.
What is groupthink?
Avoiding disagreement to maintain harmony.
What does synergy mean?
Results are better together than individually.
Which stage includes conflict and disagreements?
Storming.
What does cohesiveness mean?
The unity among team members.
What decision method means the leader decides?
Authority rule.
Name one symptom of groupthink.
Pressure to agree, self-censorship, ignoring opinions.
Name one benefit of teamwork.
Creativity, problem solving, motivation, productivity, etc.
Which stage involves cooperation and trust?
Norming.
Which communication style allows everyone to share ideas?
Decentralized communication.
What decision method means everyone supports the decision?
Consensus.
What role challenges ideas to avoid groupthink?
Devil’s advocate.
What type of team uses technology to communicate?
Virtual team.
Which stage is when the team works efficiently?
Performing.
Which communication style depends mainly on one leader?
Centralized communication.
What decision method requires everyone to fully agree?
Unanimity.
Name one way to avoid groupthink.
Encourage opinions/open discussion.
What type of team includes workers from different departments?
Cross functional team.
What is the final stage called?
Adjourning
Why is communication important in teams?
It improves teamwork and reduces mistakes.
Name one advantage of group decision making.
More ideas, creativity, better problem solving, etc.
Why can groupthink be dangerous?
Important problems or opinions may be ignored.