MANAGERIAL ASPECTS OF TEAMS AND GROUPS

Abstract

The topic of this paper is teams and groups. What we will first highlight are some basic definitions of groups, then we will list their characteristics, such as collective goals, interpersonal relationships, size, cohesion, rules of conduct, status, role, and explain each one separately in a few sentences. Then, we will list the general and largest division of groups into formal and informal and say something about their subtypes and about them themselves. We will pay special attention to the stages of group development, of which there are five: formation, conflict, norming, functioning, and dissolution. The next thing we will do is define a team as a special type of group; define teamwork, but also the factors that influence the effectiveness of teams. Teams can be divided in several ways. For example, depending on the type of work performed in the team, we distinguish between service, advisory, project, production, action, and management teams. Finally, we will be left to list the advantages and disadvantages of teams, as well as the general differences between teams and small groups.