AS.180.334 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Decision-Making, Group Dynamics, Interpersonal Relationship
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Team- is a collection of people who regularly interact to pursue common goals. Teamwork- is the process of people actively working together to accomplish common goals. Social loafing- is the tendency of some people to avoid responsibility by free- riding in groups. To overcome social loafing, it is key that group members recognize the importance of the project and that they establish a connection with the team. Rothwell recommends getting everyone involved by having each member select a specific, meaningful task. Synergy- is the creation of a whole greater than the sum of its individual parts. The pros of teamwork are: more resources for problem solving. Improved quality of decision making: greater commitment to tasks, better control and work discipline, more individual need satisfaction. Formal groups- is officially recognized and supported by the organization. Example is a work group consisting of a manager and subordinates responsible for the continuing performance of important tasks.