MGMT1001 Chapter 6: MGMT1001 - Managing Organisations and People.
6 Nov 2020
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[1] before delving into the behaviour of individuals in groups and teams, an understanding of the differences between groups and teams is needed. A group is two or or more people who come together under a shared purpose to achieve a goal. By contrast, a team is a group that has a " psychological contract " where individuals share some level of accountability and responsibility for the outcome. It is important to note that most books and articles use the terms "groups" and "teams" interchangeably when discussing organisational contexts . Groups and teams are needed for a few reasons. Firstly, complicated projects often require a vast set of skills that one person does not usually possess. Secondly, teams are able to finish large volume of work much more quickly than a single person. In addition, teams offer a variety of knowledge, ideas and opinions that help shape a project as effective and efficient.
