Managerial HR
Slide 1
Group
A group in the workplace usually comprises three or more people who recognize themselves as a distinct unit or department, but who actually work independently of each other to achieve their organizational goals. For example, a small business may have a client services group, but one person may focus on local clients, one person may focus on regional clients and a third person may assist those individuals. Also, groups tend to be permanent fixtures with ongoing goals or responsibilities.
Team
A team comprises three or more people who may come from different departments within a business, but they collaborate over time to achieve some set purpose, goal or project. For instance, before a small business creates a new product, it may organize a team composed of people from all departments – engineering, finance, legal, marketing, etc. – to consider all aspects of the potential new product to avoid costly surprises down the road. With a team, individuals recognize the expertise and talents of others needed to achieve the team’s goal. Additionally, teams are often formed for temporary assignments with one specific goal, focus or outcome in mind.
Slide 3
Advantages and disadvantages of groups
There are both advantages and disadvantages of group work. Many of these depend on your own personality, as well as those of the people you are working with. Some disadvantages include Greater chance of conflict between individual learners. Decision-making takes more time. Segregation of individuals can occur. Less extroverted individuals can feel intimidated and be hesitant to contribute. It is easier for individuals to avoid doing any work and let others do it all. Reaching agreement can be difficult. Things can get rowdy and out of hand. Risk of an individual taking on a 'boss' role and being a dictator.
Advantages and disadvantages of teams
Again there both advantages and disadvantages of team work. Advantages being: sharing of ideas, motivational - not
Group
A group in the workplace usually comprises three or more people who recognize themselves as a distinct unit or department, but who actually work independently of each other to achieve their organizational goals. For example, a small business may have a client services group, but one person may focus on local clients, one person may focus on regional clients and a third person may assist those individuals. Also, groups tend to be permanent fixtures with ongoing goals or responsibilities.
Team
A team comprises three or more people who may come from different departments within a business, but they collaborate over time to achieve some set purpose, goal or project. For instance, before a small business creates a new product, it may organize a team composed of people from all departments – engineering, finance, legal, marketing, etc. – to consider all aspects of the potential new product to avoid costly surprises down the road. With a team, individuals recognize the expertise and talents of others needed to achieve the team’s goal. Additionally, teams are often formed for temporary assignments with one specific goal, focus or outcome in mind.
Slide 3
Advantages and disadvantages of groups
There are both advantages and disadvantages of group work. Many of these depend on your own personality, as well as those of the people you are working with. Some disadvantages include Greater chance of conflict between individual learners. Decision-making takes more time. Segregation of individuals can occur. Less extroverted individuals can feel intimidated and be hesitant to contribute. It is easier for individuals to avoid doing any work and let others do it all. Reaching agreement can be difficult. Things can get rowdy and out of hand. Risk of an individual taking on a 'boss' role and being a dictator.
Advantages and disadvantages of teams
Again there both advantages and disadvantages of team work. Advantages being: sharing of ideas, motivational - not