8.7.1. What is a Team?

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define a team in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about what makes working together different.

2. 2.

   What is a functional team?

   Hint

   Recall the organizational structure.

3. 3.

   What is the primary advantage of teamwork?

   • A) More confusion
   • B) Greater performance outcomes
   • C) Increased competition

   Hint

   Think about how teams function compared to individuals.

4. 4.

   True or False: A team is simply a group of people who happen to work together.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the key features that define a team.

5. 5.

   Design a framework for enhancing the performance of a virtual team working on software development. Include strategies for communication and interaction.

   Hint

   Think about how to keep team members engaged despite physical distances.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the effectiveness of a cross-functional team in launching a new product. What metrics would you use to measure success?

   Hint

   Reflect on different aspects of product launch processes.