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    The document discusses four types of teams in organizational behavior: problem solving teams, self-managed teams, cross-functional teams, and virtual teams. Problem solving teams typically have 5-12 members from the same department who share ideas to improve work processes. Self-managed teams take on supervisory responsibilities and are more independent than problem solving teams. Cross-functional teams include employees from different work areas who collaborate across functions. Virtual teams use technology like video conferencing to connect geographically dispersed members working toward a common goal.

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    The document discusses four types of teams in organizational behavior: problem solving teams, self-managed teams, cross-functional teams, and virtual teams. Problem solving teams typically have 5-12 members from the same department who share ideas to improve work processes. Self-managed teams take on supervisory responsibilities and are more independent than problem solving teams. Cross-functional teams include employees from different work areas who collaborate across functions. Virtual teams use technology like video conferencing to connect geographically dispersed members working toward a common goal.

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    The document discusses four types of teams in organizational behavior: problem solving teams, self-managed teams, cross-functional teams, and virtual teams. Problem solving teams typically have 5-12 members from the same department who share ideas to improve work processes. Self-managed teams take on supervisory responsibilities and are more independent than problem solving teams. Cross-functional teams include employees from different work areas who collaborate across functions. Virtual teams use technology like video conferencing to connect geographically dispersed members working toward a common goal.

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    OB Presentation

    Types of Teams in
    Organizational Behavior
    Types of Teams
    Problem Solving Teams

    • Most common form of team


    •
    • Typically comprising of 5-12
    members
    •
    • Include employees from the
    same department
    •
    • Members share ideas and
    suggestions on improving
    work processes
    •
    • No authority to unilaterally
    implement suggested
    Self Managed Teams
    • Groups of 10 – 15 people
    who take on the
    responsibilities of their
    former supervisors.
    •
    • More independent as
    compared to problem
    solving teams
    •
    • Include employee
    members performing
    related or
    interdependent jobs.
    Self Managed Teams
    • Tasks include :
    Ø Planning and scheduling work
    Ø Assigning tasks to members
    Ø Making operating decisions
    Ø Taking action on problems
    Ø
    • Fully self managed teams select their own
    members and evaluated teams members
    •
    • It leads to better employee satisfaction but
    plagued by higher absenteeism and
    turnover rates
    Cross Functional Teams
    • Employees from the same
    hierarchical level but from
    different work areas
    •
    • Used widely today successfully
    by many organizations
    •
    • Effective means for people
    from diverse areas to
    exchange information,
    develop ideas and solve
    problems
    •
    • Often lead to brainstorming
    sessions leading to
    Cross Functional Teams
    • Difficult to handle
    •
    • Efforts have to be made
    towards developing
    trust and building
    teamwork.
    •
    • Used effectively by
    companies like Boeing,
    IBM, Toyota and Harley-
    Davidson to name a
    Virtual Teams
    • Teams using technology
    to tie together
    physically dispersed
    member in order to
    achieve a common
    goal.
    •
    • Use communication
    links like WAN, video
    conferencing or email
    •
    • Technology makes
    world a smaller place
    to live in everyday
    Virtual Teams
    • Virtual teams face special
    challenges
    •
    • Less rapport and less direct
    interaction amongst members
    •
    • Teams report less satisfaction
    •
    • Management should ensure:
    Ø Establishment of greater trust
    amongst members
    Ø Close monitoring of team
    progress
    Ø Efforts and products of the
    virtual team are well

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