WorksheetsHigher AIT - 1.2 Effective Teams
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 11mins
In Meredith Belbin's theory of teams, which role does this describe?
"The ideas person, creative and imaginative"
Plant
Implementer
Monitor/Evaluator
Specialist
In Meredith Belbin's theory of teams, which role does this describe?
"Promotes harmony and avoids confrontation, listens, cooperative"
Shaper
Teamworker
Finisher
Resource investigator
Which of the following is NOT a strategy which will result in a successful team?
Members are encouraged to help and support each other when working on tasks
Ensure all members know what the goals and targets of the team are
Ensure the team leader has responsibility for all tasks
Ensure the views of all participants are used to support decision making
Which of the following is NOT a skill or quality of an effective team member
Supportive of other team members, working together to achieve team goals
Able to put personal disputes aside and minimise conflict between team members
Able to communicate both verbally and in writing, so other team members will be able to understand
Unwilling to learn and develop, as reluctant to take on additional responsibilities
Which of the following strategies support effective teams (there are three correct answers!)
Centralise the team to eliminate difficulties of staff working in different locations
Ensure decision making is democratic and involves the views of all team members
Avoid establishing clear guidelines to ensure team are working consistently
Have team building events and activities to support improved working relationships
Teams where the members do not work side-by-side require technology to support their productivity.
Which of the following methods can help them to do so? (There are four correct answers to select!)
Web conferencing allows staff to have face-to-face meetings, view reactions and emotions of participants
File servers that can only be accessed within the organisation's HQ
Chat apps (such as Microsoft Teams) which allows more informal communication which allows discussion on work completed
Cloud storage which is used to store files that can be accessed via the internet using a password
Virtual whiteboards allow real-time collaboration of ideas across the team (e.g. drawings)
Which of Tuckman's Stages of Team Development are described below?
The conflict stage where factions form, personalities clash and members try to find out what each of them wants. Individuals reveal their personal goals, leader needs the conflict, trust is focused into smaller groups and sub-groups and alliances form
Storming
Norming
Performing
Adjourning/Mourning
Forming
Which of Tuckman's Stages of Team Development are described below?
Sub-groups begin to recognise the merit of working together, conflict subsides and cooperation develops. Team members feel secure in expressing their views and begin to listen to each other.
Forming
Norming
Storming
Performing
Adjourning/Mourning
Which of Tuckman's Stages of Team Development are described below?
When the team first comes together and is in the "getting to know you" phase and finding out about their task, rules, methods etc. More vocal members may dominate at this stage.
Forming
Storming
Norming
Performing
Adjourning/Mourning
Which of Tuckman's Stages of Team Development are described below?
Team now settles on a system which allows free and frank exchange of views, teamwork is achieved, solutions are found and implemented. Effective teams operate at this level.
Forming
Storming
Norming
Performing
Adjourning/Mourning
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of team working to an individual?
Increased job satisfaction, morale and motivation
Lower chance of promotion
Higher pay and bonuses
Shared knowledge and skills
Which of the following are factors that could influence a team's effectiveness? (There are 4 correct answers to find!)
The stage of formation the team is at (Teams at "Performing" will be more effective than "Storming")
Team composition - an effective team would have a variety of skills and job roles
Poor communication could result in lack of understanding or progress
Unclear job roles could lead to confusion about tasks
Poor leadership will ensure there are no disputes and everyone knows their role
Which of the following electronic communication methods would NOT be suitable for a team to utilise?
Chat apps such as Whatsapp/Skype
Web Conferencing (online meetings)
Shared online resources (OneDrive)
Microsoft Teams page
Written Memos
