Table of contents 1. Title Page 2. Table of Contents 3. Introduction 4. Problem Solving Teams 5. Problem Solving Teams Contd. 6. Self Managed Work Teams 7. Self Managed Work Teams Contd. 8. Cross-Functional Teams 9. Cross-Functional Teams Contd. 10. Virtual Teams 11. Virtual Teams Contd. 12. Conclusion 13. References

Introduction  The framework of individuals and groups in an organization is affected by Organizational behavior  Four types of teams elucidate on the structure needed for effective communication Problem Solving Teams Self Managed Work Teams Cross-Functional Teams Virtual Teams

Problem Solving Teams  About 5 to 12 employees are included  Goals Elevating quality Improving efficiency Bettering work environment

Problem Solving Teams Contd. Merits Increased productivity Suggestions considering various facets Moving towards efficiency Demerits Restricted powers Chances of suggestions being rejected The probability of the issue being left unsolved

Self Managed Work Teams  Consists of 10 to 15 team members  The positions of responsibilities are Preparing schedules Developing tasks Picking the suitable team members Solving problems  May reduce the workload of supervisors

Self Managed Work Teams Contd. Merits Effective communication and coordination Dedicated attention on various activities Increased levels of interaction Demerits Result in absenteeism and turnovers Feeling of being not wanted Elimination of rewards

Cross-Functional Teams  Employees belonging to the same level in the hierarchy  Employees from different work segments come together in achieving targets  Diversity and complexity  Teamwork and nurturing trust

Cross-Functional Teams Contd. Benefits Well established departments Staff get swift delivery of information Lives are saved and safety is ensured Thorough examination of situations Drawbacks Lack of cooperation between departments No clear cut objective or purpose Surplus or dearth of expertise

Virtual Teams  There is no direct interaction at work  Computer systems provide communication options  Online coordination  Video conferencing, Wide Area Network and s are used for communication

Virtual Teams Contd. Merits  More inclination to the task at hand  Sharing of information and collaboration on projects  People from diverse backgrounds are brought together  People with differing expertise can work on the same project without socializing Demerits  Minimal direct interpersonal interaction among members  No imitation of regular give and take discussions  Reduced sharing of social and emotional information  Lack of focus on main goal  Chances of team members to be unavailable when needed

Conclusion  Productivity of the organization is bound to improve by the utilization of work teams  The major functionality includes Problem solving Achievement of targets Promoting teamwork Improved interaction

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