Work Teams or Work Groups?

A _____ is a number of individuals forming a unit for a reason or cause.

• Work Group

• Work Team

Members work independently and they often are not working towards the same goal.

• Work Group

• Work Team

Members work interdependently and work towards both personal and team goals, and they understand these goals are accomplished best by mutual support.

• Work Group

• Work Team

Members focus mostly on themselves because they are not involved in the planning of their group's objectives and goals.

• Work Group

• Work Team

Members feel a sense of ownership towards their role in the group because they committed themselves to goals they helped create.

• Work Group

• Work Team

Members may or may not participate in group decision-making, and conformity is valued more than positive results.

• Work Group

• Work Team

Members base their success on trust and encourage all members to express their opinions, varying views and questions.

• Work Group

• Work Team

Members participate equally in decision-making, but each member understands that they leader might need to make the final decision if the team cannot reach consensus.

• Work Group

• Work Team

Members are focused on individual goals.

• Work Group

• Work Team

Members are focused on team goals.

• Work Group

• Work Team