...Workplace Diversity and Team Dynamics Mary Martin University of Phoenix MGT307-Organizational Behavior and Group Dynamics Joey Martin, MBA April 25, 2011 Workplace Diversity and Team Dynamics Teamwork is the mantra of the business world for the new millennium. Organizations are realizing that collective problem-solving, in a team setting, enhances creative and critical thinking skills, thus elevating productivity. This paper will explore the characteristics of and differences between groups and teams. Additionally, workplace diversity relevance to team dynamics will be explored in an effort to better understand this phenomenon called teamwork. Groups Groups consist of two or more individuals who come together to achieve particular objectives. Work groups share information and make decisions that help members perform within each individual's area of responsibility. The group focuses on improving individual results. Work groups do not work together to achieve a communal goal, the result being that no positive synergy exists among members. Each member’s performance is the entirety of his or her contribution (Robbins & Judge, 2009). Teams Teams consist of a small grouping of people with complementary skills, working together to achieve a common purpose for which they hold themselves collectively accountable (Schermerhorn, Hunt, & Osborn, 2009). Work team goals are focused on the collective performance of the members’, the result of which is mutual...
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...www.ccsenet.org/ies International Education Studies Vol. 5, No. 2; April 2012 Group Dynamics and Peer-Tutoring a Pedagogical Tool for Learning in Higher Education Muhammad Azeem Qureshi Associate Professor School of Business Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, Oslo, Norway E-mail: muhammad-azeem.qureshi@hioa.no Even Stormyhr Senior Lecturer Department of Film and TV, School of Communication, WSoC University College of Communication, Oslo, Norway E-mail: even@westerdals.no Received: October 19, 2011 doi:10.5539/ies.v5n2p118 Accepted: November 3, 2011 Published: April 1, 2012 URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ies.v5n2p118 Abstract The increasing diversity in students’ enrolment in higher education in Norway offers an opportunity to use collaborative learning and teamwork as a learning vehicle to exploit the synergy in the community to have formal and informal agoras. Theoretical and empirical observation of the value of team processes provides the framework to personify our understanding of learning and present a model for teaching in higher education in Norway. We consider learning as a holistic process and one must appreciate its dynamics and be flexible and responsive to it. Moreover, such a view of the entire process necessitates an active communication with all stakeholders of the system and to make an integrative and coordinated effort to ensure availability of the required institutional resources, equitable distribution...
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...Group and Team Formulations B. Nelson Management May 17, 2011 Marian G. Group and Team Formulations Modern day organizations collectively formulate a team approach to work actively in accomplishing a common task or objective in meeting a goal in which each individual is held accountable. Organizations look to uncover the lapse in group and team approaches and to facilitate a reaction in managing organizational goals in which the workforce restructures its self to maximize the gravity of assignments moving forward. In attaining this goal, organizations delve into developing a more collaborative and autonomous atmosphere in realizing success in his or her approach. In this paper the subject to explain is the differences between group and team formulations while examining the importance of workplace diversity in organizations and the role team dynamics possess in the workplace. Group Formulations A group is a collection of two or more people who work with one another regularly to achieve common goals...
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...A Review of Tuckman’s Small Group Development Model Introduction Over the past two decades, it seems that teamwork has become increasingly important and more companies have formed different teams and groups for various purposes (Samson & Daft, 2012). Teamwork often means more innovative ideas and greater diversity of experience, perspectives, and knowledge on the coming problems at work (Gummer, 1996). Another significant benefit of teamwork is that teams are often capable to manage significant cross-disciplinary concerns (Gummer, 1996). Although it is proved that good teams can be highly productive, not every team is successful (Samson & Daft, 2012). Forming a team can be time consuming and there are many problems related to teamwork, for...
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...Nova Southeastern University Wayne Huizenga Graduate School of Business & Entrepreneurship Assignment for Course: MGT 5105 Organizational Behavior in a Dynamic/Complex World Submitted to: Dr. Roslyn Vargas Submitted by: Hannel Pina N01714493 12680 SW 54th Court Miramar, FL 33027 (954) 622-7729 (786) 512-1368 Date of Submission: 10/18/2015 Title of Assignment: Individual Reflection on Group Consulting Experience CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORSHIP: I certify that I am the author of this paper and that any assistance I received in its preparation is fully acknowledge and disclosed in the paper. I have also cited any sources from which I used data, ideas of words, whether quoted directly or paraphrased. I also certify that this paper was prepared by me specifically for this course. Student Signature: Hannel Pina ******************************************* Instructor’s Grade on Assignment: Instructor’s Comments: Table of contents Introduction …………………………………………………………………………… 3-4 Evolution of the group/team over the term …………………………………………. 4-5 Group/team dynamics ………………………………………………………………… 5-6 Group structure ……………………………………………………………………….. 6 Intergroup/intra-group conflict ……………………………………………………… 6-7 Korn-Ferry assessment results ………………………………………………………. 8-9 Summary and take-aways …………………………………………………………… 9-10 Peer Evaluation ………………………………………………………………………. 11-14 Reference List …………………………………………………………………………...
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...Groups and Teams Your Name MGT307 Date Instructor Groups and Teams The terms group and team are often used interchangeably, although the two terms represent distinctly different functions. Both groups and teams are used in many organizations to achieve organizational goals and further production. Workplace diversity is an important aspect of an organization, and helps to promote effective team dynamics. Groups and team can work together to achieve organizational success. Groups and teams are similar yet very different from each other. Within an organization groups are often referred to as departments. Examples of departmental groups can include accounting departments, graphic design departments, installation departments, and project management departments. Groups consists of several employees who interact primarily to share best practices, information, perspectives, and make decisions to help each group member perform individual tasks (Executive Evolution, 2004). Groups are focused on accomplishing a particular task or goal such as the accounting department being responsible for an organization´s accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Group members report to a specific leader, often known as a manager or supervisor, of the department or group. The group leader assigns individual tasks to members of the group, holding each group member responsible for specific functions. Accountability within a group is not shared as in a team environment; instead each individual...
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...Week 3 Discussion Questions HCS / 320 Daisy Gonzalez May 22, 2014 What are the advantages and challenges of teamwork in today’s health care organizations? Provide examples of common obstacles to successful group communication that you have experienced or read about. How did the group work through the challenges? Doctors and nurses, from diverse restraints, who interconnect effectively and work as a single entity, typically increase the quality of care they provide to their patients. There is a uniformity and diligence that can be absent when teamwork is not manifested. In some cases, if the dynamic among health care peers is not tense free, the patient can be affected by the lack of cohesiveness in the service. Patients may be lost in this way. In a trauma condition, collaboration may help identify complications that could have gone unnoticed and save a patient's life. Read more: http://www.ehow.com/list_6576957_benefits-teamwork-healthcare_.html#ixzz32YQn6umn What differences might be encountered when communicating with a public health care organization versus a private organization? The ratio between patients to provider is smaller in private organizations than in public settings. I believe this allows for a more intimate, detail-oriented relationship amid the provider and client. The end result of this dynamic is the quality of care is doubled and the patient is less likely to leave the organization due to a comfortable relationship. How might feedback be communicated...
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...SELTS, BECAUSE IN 4 SHORT PAGES I AM GOING TO LEARN YOU A THING THAT I ONLY LEARNED MYSELF ABOUT TWO HOURS AGO, SO SIT DOWN, AND ENJOY THE EXPERINCE OF MY 4-AM-REDBULL-INDUCED-SELF-HATRED-FUELLED-WRITING-EXTRAVEGANZA SO HERE WE GO. Teamwork is cooperative or coordinated effort on the part of a group of persons acting together as a team or in the interests of a common cause or working in a team. Teamwork is often a crucial part of a business, as it is often necessary for colleagues to work well together, trying their best in any circumstance. Teamwork means that people will try to cooperate, using their individual skills and providing constructive feedback, despite any personal conflict between individuals. Teamwork can be likened to two compounds, almost essential to modern life. It’s the glue which keeps a team together, a bond which promotes strength, unity, reliability and support. Teamwork is also the oil that makes the team work. It can enable smoother movement towards targets, can prolong forward momentum, and can help teams to overcome obstacles. Teamwork has the potential to underpin so much of what is valuable in work. In fact, the benefits to be gained from teamwork synergies are essential for the effective management of resources. Teamwork matters because : MOTIVATION, You have a greater number of people working together in close proximity on the same goal. The motivation factor is going to be high especially when the team members understand each other, have a sense...
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...Groups and Teams Sharon Young MGT/307 November 28, 2011 Dennis Keegan Groups and Teams Groups and teams are important to organizations. Although people seem to believe groups and teams are the same, they are not. The two have their own social relevance and are important in their own way. To gain a better understanding of how groups and teams differ, this summary will define the two. The summary will further discuss how diversity is important in an organization and how workplace diversity relates to team dynamics. Groups A group consists of small collection of individuals who share equivalent abilities and skills. The members of a group must work together to accomplish their leader’s goal. According to “WebFinance” (2011) “A group is a collection of individuals who have regular contact and frequent interaction, mutual influence, common feelings, and who work together to achieve a common set of goals” (Business Dictionary). Group members follow the guidance of their leader to reach the goal that the leader has set. For example, the leader sets the goals for the group. After setting the goals, the leader informs the group members of the plan of action that the group will take to attain the goal. However, the leader holds the group members individually accountable for the made contributions to the group. Groups are important assets for organizations because they help organizations accomplish tasks too difficult for one individual to achieve. With the right leadership...
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...The Next C.E.O Name: Institution: The Next C.E.O 1. Section I: Introduction and Summary Appropriate and effective leadership in any organization is essential, but not adequate, for the accomplishment of the organizational goals. The configurations supporting leadership differ immensely across global organizations. Appointing of leaders depends on the identification of people who have the ability to deliver organizational goals without the constraints of undue influence. The organizational ability to define the roles of the leaders enables them to recruit and manage the leader on the foundation of the specific knowledge, competency and skill needed to successfully lead the organization. The process of electing a leader is without doubt a huge task but the organizations need democratic election processes and strong accountability mechanisms. The mechanisms ensure that the interests of the company and the executive management properly align. The influence that leaders have on particular organization in its operational and strategic matters makes it difficult to appoint leaders to spearhead the activities of a company. This research bases its argument on the Totally Tubular Technology (T3) Company. The company needs to change its operational and leadership structure to achieve maximum returns due to is expansion to reach international markets. The study depicts the process of appointing a leader concerning the skills, knowledge and experience of the person...
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...Etest seminar 2 Question 1 0 out of 0.2 points According to Druskat and Wolff (2001), which of the following statements best describes group emotional intelligence? Selected Answer: A. Thinking and saying what's best for the group rather than what's best for you. Question 2 0 out of 0.2 points According to Druskat and Wolff (2001), what's missing from most research concerning teamwork? Selected Answer: D. Dysfunctional behaviours that provided learning opportunities. Question 3 0.2 out of 0.2 points High performing teams, according to Druskat and Wolff (2001), exhibit high levels of: [Three of the answers are correct.] b. Cooperation. c. Collaboration. d. Participation. Question 4 0.2 out of 0.2 points According to Borgatti (2004), what are some key things a facilitator should do to be successful? [Hint: Read Guide for Working in Teams by Borgatti (2004)] [Three of the answers are correct.] Selected Answers: a. Focus the team on the task. d. Notice when someone is upset. e. Defend individuals from personal attack. Question 5 0.2 out of 0.2 points Which of the following are key steps to working in teams? [Hint: Read Guide for Working in Teams by Borgatti (2004)] [Four of the answers are correct.] Selected Answers: a. Process. c. Getting to know one another. e. Vision...
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...organization has important implications for the skills that will be critical to the success of an individual in an organization. This shift involves increasing the emphasis on the group or team. Many factors are driving this shift. Technology is a primary force as tasks have grown too complex for individuals to tackle alone. In addition, competitive forces have led many organizations to flatten the organization by reducing the numbers of levels of middle managers. Shifting authority and responsibility down to the bottom level allows teams to take over functions that used to be done by management. On a macro scale, as organizations involve multiple businesses, multiple industries and multiple countries, new and complex issues are evolving that rely on numerous interdependent groups with decisions made by teams consisting of members of these various groups. Even without these forces, others have found that harnessing the potential power of the group can have a dramatic effect on productivity and job satisfaction. Today, most organizations embrace the notion of teams. Teams have become the core unit in many organizations. Part of this is based on the fact (and supported by research) that teams are more effective in solving problems and learn more rapidly than individuals. When it is working well, groups or teams can enhance problem solving and creativity, generate understanding, acceptance, support, and commitment. It can also enhance morale, provide an outlet for affiliation, enhance...
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...Team Building - A Complete Guide (An excerpt) Team Dynamics How they affect performance Team Building Activities A list of ideas that can help you plan your event. Tuckman Team Building Stages: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing Choosing Exercises How to choose the right activities for your event Corporate Events Planning and running large-scale awaydays. Team Performance Management (TPM) Various methodologies that can be used to improve collective performance. TPM BARS Detail of one specific TPM technique. • For a basic introduction to team building, read this page. • To assess how well your team is working, complete our team building questionnaire • To select a team building activity for your team, read our guidelines • To learn more about team roles, see our list of MTR-i articles • For some team building consultancy, contact us (we are UK based) • For all other topics, view our list of team building articles or search our site. The foundation of all team building is having shared goals to which all team members are committed. Team building can be productive if it establishes or builds on those goals. Check there is ownership of common goals as a first step, then progress to other forms of team building, otherwise your team building efforts may be be a waste of time/money, or even counter-productive. In the Tuckman model of team development, the difference between the first stage (Forming) and the others (Storming, Norming...
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...Introduction “Remember upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all.” - Alexander the Great (BrainyQuote.com, 2012). This statement, made by one of the greatest leaders and military minds the world has ever known, applies to every aspect of business and life. Whether it’s a company, a sports team, or a military unit everyone in each of these groups depends on another person to succeed. In order to truly understand teamwork, team building, and what it means to be on a team, “team” must be defined. Team, by plain definition, is a group of people joined for a common goal, normally with talents or skills that complement each other to help them achieve their full potential (Armstrong, 2008, p.60-66). Teamwork consists of the following aspects: the characteristics of a team, leadership’s role in team building, and the benefits of a team approach in the business world. If a management team approaches and properly connects a team together, it will foster a better working environment for the employees, which will create a better atmosphere for the customer. Characteristics of a Team “The basic structure of a team includes a goal, a leader, a group, assessment, feedback and adjustment. Team development is a critical beginning in the process”(Business.com, 2012). There are ten characteristics of a team: (Gordon, 2002, p.185-188) 1. They must have clear goals. 2. Each person must have a defined role within the team. 3. There must be clear communication. 4. Effective...
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...Organizational Behaviour and Development INBA 6750 Course Work : Literature Review Topics : Intra-Groups: Team Relations [pic] Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 3 NEW OUTLOOK 3 LIFT OUTS 4 STAGE 1 – COURTSHIP 4 STAGE 2 – LEADERSHIP INTEGRATION 4 STAGE 3 – OPERATIONAL INTEGRATION 5 STAGE 4 – FULL CULTURAL INTEGRATION 5 LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK 5 PARTICIPATORY MANAGEMENT, TEAMWORK AND LEADERSHIP 7 CONCLUSION 10 BIBLIOGRAPHY 11 INTRODUCTION Groups are unavoidable in the working environment as employees very rarely work in isolation. Thus successful group dynamics in terms of co-operation and collaboration are essential to the achievements of the company’s objectives. Over the years, teams and teamwork have replaced groups in much of the literature as it highlights a greater synergy than the connotations of an arbitrary group. “A team consists of two or more individuals who must interact to achieve one or more common goals that are directed toward the accomplishment of a productive outcome(s).” “Teamwork has traditionally been described in terms of classical systems theory in which team inputs, team processes, and team outputs are arrayed over time. Here, team inputs include the characteristics of the task to be performed, the elements of the context in which teamwork occurs, and the attitudes team members bring to a team situation. Team process includes the interaction and coordination among members required for performing team...
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