MGT 1013 Chapter 7 Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

A group consists of at least three people working towards a common goal.

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Formal groups are always determined by the organization chart.

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Command groups are temporary work teams formed for specific tasks.

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Self-managed teams operate independently and handle traditional managerial responsibilities.

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Cross-functional teams consist of members who come from the same department.

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Formal work groups are always temporary and are created only to complete specific tasks.

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Command groups are determined by the organization chart and report directly to a given manager.

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Task groups are often formed permanently to manage ongoing responsibilities.

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Task groups are often formed permanently to manage ongoing responsibilities.

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Self-managed teams take on traditional managerial responsibilities in addition to completing their own tasks.

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