MGM400H5 Chapter Notes -Team Effectiveness, Group Dynamics, Fax
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Many workers will tell you that the group processes and dynamics in the team, which they may refer to as morale or team spirit, is often a major determinant of the efficacy of that team"s work. If ppl work in groups or teams, it becomes crucially important to understand how they operate, and why intra- and inter-group cooperation and competition occur, and their organizational consequences. Security, mutual benefits, needs to be social, self-esteem. In all modern organizations, employees are formally grouped into different unites, such as sections, departments, and centers. Also, during breaks at work and in after work activities, they form into informal friendship groups. The social relationship that occur in these formal and informal groups can have a significant effect on the way ppl work together and ultimately the quality and wauntity of their work output. Efficient group functioning takes effort and skill, which can eat into productivity time.
