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(2008, 2500 words)
The paper examines the complexities of the team management including the considerations of organisational culture, power relationships between team members, the potential for an intra-group conflict, the ambiguities of role and status, the skills of team leaders, etc. The difficulties of getting people to be effective team members are examined.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper analyses the role of the high performance team in the success of the organisation reviewing theoretical approaches to the organisational culture, leadership, motivation, etc. Areas where high performance teams are not needed are highlighted.
(2006, 1500 words)
The paper examines the advantages and disadvantages of a virtual team (global team) discussing the challenges of managing domestic and international virtual teams. The problems arising in virtual teams are highlighted suggesting their solutions.
(2003, 1500 words)
This paper discusses the importance of managers understanding groups and group behaviour in the work place and then considers the positive and negative influences of groups on individual behaviour at work. Through analysis of group theories and behaviour it concludes that managerial knowledge can bring benefits both to the organisation and the individual. Areas discussed include Tuckman's model; Belbin's theory; autonomous group structures; Hofman's model of group work behaviour; and "risky-shift" phenomenon
(2006, 3000 words)
The paper examines the role of trust in effective organisational cooperation reviewing theoretical approaches to trust and team work. Types of trust are identified; mechanisms of trust development in various team-working situations are analysed; conclusions are made about the difficulties of defining and measuring trust.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper examines group decision-making offering a review of theories on behavioural decision, group behaviour, etc. Approaches to decision making within a group are outlined identifying types of communication channels in decision making, discussing the problems of conflict and competition, the keys to effective group decision-making, etc.
(2004, 2500 words)
The paper reports on a cross-cultural training program for a group made up of different nationalities describing the stages of the group development, team roles, the groupÌs communication network, the logic of misunderstanding between group members, etc. The problems faced by the group and the ways of solving them are discussed.
(2006, 2000 words)
This essay revolves around issues of potential discrimination and the mechanisms for the healthcare professional to actively avoid them. It considers mechanisms such as empowerment and education and multidisciplinary team working as active measures to minimise the impact of possibly discriminatory practices. It is fully referenced
(2006, 5000 words)
The paper reviews theoretical approaches to group work outlining types of groups, the benefits of working in a group, the strategies of group formation and development, individual roles within a group, etc. Factors contributing to the success and failure of group performance are outlined. The author’s experience of group work is analysed.
(2006, 1000 words)
The paper analyses the author’s experience of group work form the perspective of acquiring and sharing knowledge. The concepts of ‘power,’ ‘groupthink’ and ‘teamwork’ are discussed.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper looks at the evolutionary explanations of altruist behaviour reviewing the theory of group selection by Sober and Wilson, and examining the conditions needed for altruism to evolve in a population of groups. Definitions of ‘group’ are reviewed; the critique of the group selection theory is presented.
(2006, 1500 words)
The paper examines the reasons behind the success and failure of goal-oriented teams touching on the topics of positive attitude, leadership, respect, open communication, diversity of skills, personality traits, etc.
(2005, 3000 words)
The paper examines the advantages of a team-based organisation and the difficulties it may face. Literature is reviewed on the theory of team work, leadership, cooperation, decision making, etc. Conclusions are made about the lack of knowledge in the sphere of team performance in an organisation.
(2006, 7000 words)
The paper reports on the issues of team work reviewing literature on team features, i.e. interdependence, self-leadership, intra-team processes, external and internal motivation, team roles, etc. A study of a team working in advertising is conducted using questionnaires and interviews, and discussing the results of the findings about the team variables.
(2006, 4000 words)
The paper examines the differences between the methods of managing groups and managing individuals reviewing academic opinions on the power, types and roles of groups, the issues of communication within an organization, the ways of influencing people, etc.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper reports on a project study of conflict in team and group work reviewing literature on types of groups, psychological causes of conflict, conforming to group judgement, etc. The study includes the method of primary data collection through interview. Conclusions are made about the conditions under which conflict may occur.
(2005, 2000 words)
The paper examines the influence of teamwork on productivity and motivation offering a case study of McDonald’s. The company’s background is described applying a theoretical approach to their teamwork practices and commenting on the reasons behind a lack of motivation and commitment among their employees.
(2005, 2000 words)
The paper reports on the individual performance in an organizational behaviour team reflecting on the team members roles, the Tuckmans five stages of group development, and the Six components of the construct achievement motivation. Conclusions are made about the problems and achievements in the group performance.
(2005, 1500 words)
The paper examines the concept of teambuilding providing a review of literature on team roles and personalities, HRM, stages in goal achievement, etc. Conclusions are made about the key prerequisites of a teams success.
(2005, 1200 words)
This paper briefly discusses the theories of motivation and their support for leadership of effective teamwork. Suggests theories of Maslow, Herzberg, expectancy theory, equity theory, goal setting, and reinforcement. Looks at transactional and transformational leadership role.
(2005, 2000 words)
This report provides extremely strong theoretical background to such issues as employee involvement and participation, linking it with importance of teamwork and role of team leaders within it along with further attention paid to leadership styles. The cycle is further continued by highlighting the significance of employee empowerment, which is also directly related with employee productivity and improved motivation. All these concepts are individually taken into the real case scenario, i.e. the way they are employed by AMEX (American Express Company) and what are the benefits to all stakeholders involved.
(2005, 2900 words)
An effective team will share a common sense of purpose and will work together to form bonds and shared perceptions in a way that they support each other towards the teams goals. They have mutual responsibility and common commitment. This essay will go on to explain the benefits of teams and how they are designed in an effective manner. The essay will outline the factors, which can affect the successfulness of a team, and signs a team can experience when they are not working at the highest level. Teams need to maintain their effectiveness and performance levels in order to be productive and efficient and these will be further outlined in the essay.
(2004, 800 words)
This short essay is analysing the advantages and disadvantages of working in teams and the way in which forms can avoid those disadvantages.
(2003, 2000 words)
This essay analyses the term "group", purpose of groups, positive and negative impact of the formal groups upon the organisation and its impacts on both the individuals and the organisation. Essay analyses Hawthorn studies in the context of discussion.
(2003, 1600 words)
This paper looks at the team diversity and different types of diversity. Topics such as cultural diversity, heterogeneous team, Religion and different backgrounds are being covered in this essay. Lastly, this essay outlines the benefits and drawbacks of team diversity and its effect upon learning.
(2002, 2000 words)
For managers attempting to get the best out of teams, their primary role must be to secure good communications between the organisation and team, accurately conveying the expectations of the task and resources being made available. Managers also need to observe the teamÌs development, ensuring standards and structures are maintained and combating problematic situations, e.g. conflict or groupthink. Managers who create teams to save themselves time may find the tactic backfire; teams will only produce results once their internal processes are managed correctly. Michael Schrage argues ´Innovative managers understand that they must do more than manage people. They need to manage the interactions between peopleŽ.
(2002, 2300 words)
The purpose of this essay is to describe important characteristics of a work group and explain how these characteristics may contribute to the effectiveness of group decisions. The essay will first identify what is meant by the term çgroupÌ in this context and will then go on to explain group characteristics. The characteristics of groups as identified in the body of this essay have shown two possible outcomes. Group characteristics can produce effective decision making in some circumstances. However, in other circumstances these characteristics could also cause the group to produce ineffective decisions. This means that the common saying ´two heads are better than oneŽ is not always the case.
(2002, 2000 words)
From the above it can be seen that the best way to avoid Groupthink is to have an understanding and awareness of it. Groups that constantly question decisions are likely to never encounter Groupthink. Groups are useful and necessary in many situations. They often solve problems that individuals cannot. Groupthink can limit the value of groups. Identifying a set of characteristics including an illusion of invulnerability, self-censorship, and others can recognize groupthink problems. Janis recommends many strategies for avoiding Groupthink. Groups can assign the role of critical evaluator to each member, divide into subgroups, invite experts to sit in on meetings, and so on. Groupthink is a problem that can have destructive consequences. If group members are aware of Groupthink and are constantly checking for it the damaging effects of this condition can be avoided.
(2002, 1500 words)
As one can see, there are advantages and disadvantages to both, individual and group PRP schemes. I donÌt think it possible to be able to generalise and say that one is better than the other, and that firms should use only one or the other. It mostly depends on the type of goal the firm is setting, what they want to achieve, and how they want to achieve it, which can help decide which system to use when. PRP schemes on the whole, are being used so far and wide these days by firms, and it is essential to the overall success, and progress of the firm, that they know when to use which type of scheme. Thus, I think it is not possible to say that organisations should employ only PRP schemes, I think it mostly depends on the situation, and the goal to be achieved.
(2003, 1200 words)
(2003, 5000 words)
This essay will look at how changes in the business environment over the course of the last twenty years have fostered a growing recognition of the importance of team working as a means of facilitating, amongst other things, increased productivity, efficiency, and morale. Analysis of these benefits will then be placed in context by an examination of the hurdles that many organisations have had to negotiate during the transition. Finally, the paper will look to the future, critically evaluating the growth of technology, the effect it has had on team working, and the implications it may hold for organisational structuring in the future.
(2003, 2400 words)
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