Overview, Learning Objectives, Class Preparation

Chapter 10

Using Teams in Organizations

 

 

 

Overview

This chapter presents a summary of many of the current issues involving teams in organizations. First, we define what “team” means and differentiate teams from normal work groups. We then discuss the rationale for using teams, including both the benefits and the costs. Next, we describe six types of teams in use in organizations today. Then we present the steps involved in implementing teams. Finally, we take a brief look at two essential issues that must be addressed.

Learning Objectives

1.     Differentiate teams from groups.
2.     Identify and discuss the benefits and costs of teams in organizations.
3.     Identify and describe various types of teams.
4.     Describe how organizations implement the use of teams.
5.     Discuss other essential team issues.

Class Preparation

Read: Ch 10 and Case Study pg 272

Case Study Rough Draft Due

Lecture Slides