Question

Short-Answer Questions Write a 75- to 100-word response to each of the following prompts: 1. In what ways do teams differ from groups? What factors contribute to a team? When have you worked in a team? What was your experience like? 2. What are some different types of teams? What are the goals of each type of team? What differences are there in how team members work together in these different teams? 3. What are some examples of effective communication and listening skills for teams? What makes these skills effective? What are some of your strengths and weaknesses when communicating in a team? How can you work on the areas that need improvement?

Answer 1

1.Team can be defined as a group of individuals who possess a joint or we can say an identity which is collective in nature and they have a common goal . They work together to achieve the common goal . On the other hand a group of people in very simple words is a collection who work together towards a task accomplishment . In a team the members are interdependent and a team can have more than one leader . In a group the members are independent and there is only one leader . They work in a collective manner in a team whereas in a group they work in an individual work product manner . Team is bound by a common goal .In a team the process of goal achievement involves decision , decision and doing . I have worked in a sports football team and also in an athletics college team . In the team the experience was very motivating . Everyone motivates each other and works in a very well collaborated and synchronized manner .

2 There are 4 different type of teams which are mentioned below

• Working teams - These teams are present in the marketing sector They perform according to the tasks given to them
• Self directed teams - These types of teams are without a clearly defined leader . The work is shared between the members
• Multi Functional teams- In These teams the individuals come from different areas and skills . They work on a short term or long term basis providing a multidimensional perspective .
• Special purpose teams - These are the teams which are formed to address specific tasks . They are equipped with special skills and knowledge . They are not permanent in nature .

3.There are number of communication skills involved in teams .Most important ones are mentioned below

• Active listening is one of the main skills to develop trust and harmony in the team . It helps the listeners to understand better .
• Focusing on speaking person is also vital as it helps in understanding the communication in a better way
• Both verbal and non verbal communication takes place as non verbal communication involves hand gestures or electronic communication .
• Openness and empathetic listening is also part of the team communication process as they provide a broad perspective and support to team members .

These skills are effective because they make the team communication channels streamlined as swrft Any miscommunication can lead to inefficiency in the team but these skills ensure effective teamwork . communicating in a team works very well because of chain of command and mutual goals . Teams have a one line communication system in which everything is converted to every member . The consequences in team communication is sometimes member are distracted by their own perceptions or sometimes toom uch pressure is put on the team memebrs whihc breaks the communacation channel and increase the gap. cleare cut comuncation channel is needed and everyone should be given opportunity to speak and provide his or her viwwpont . This creates a sesne of belonging nes in the team .eqault particapaiotpn should be promoted in the team atmosphere .