Discussion:
Learning Objectives
• -Describe the different types of groups and teams in organizations;
• -Compare and contrast your experiences in groups and teams with those of your classmates in terms of functions, demographics, and technology;
• -Identify and list the current trends in teams as they are being used in today's organizations.
• -Define team identity in organizations;
• -Recognize and summarize the concepts of team trust, cohesion, collaboration, and communication;
• -Begin to apply team development and socialization processes to a work team.
• -Define team performance in organizations;
• -Recognize the stages of team development;
• -Identify and mitigate the impact of social loafing and free-riding on teams;
• -Recommend types of recognition and rewards for team performance.