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nautica902 · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

Describe as many conditions as possible that determine when a team should be used to make a decision.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

There are two types of group process. Identify both and explain how they differ.

What will be an ideal response?

owenfalvey · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Teams should be used when:
Tasks are uncertain
Tasks are complex
Tasks are large
Input from multiple sources required
Members have task and interaction skills
Members are willing to devote effort to the group
The team supports organizational goals
The team has the resources and authority necessary to accomplish the task
The team has a common purpose and specific goals
The team has a sense of group efficacy

Answer to Question 2

Task process focuses on how groups accomplish their work, including setting agendas, figuring out time frames, generating ideas, choosing techniques for making decisions and solving problems, and testing agreement. Maintenance process concerns how groups function with regard to meeting group members' psychological and relationship needs, including issues such as leadership, membership, norms, communication, influence, conflict management, and dealing with difficult members and dysfunctional behaviors.