Hello,
Hope you’re doing good. just i need 2 replies about 150-200 words for below topics. there are 2 same topics below , use word document for each reply and APA format(clearly avoid plagiarism). must provide 1 peer review reference for each reply.
Discussion 1.1: Networking: A key to successful Teamwork
Networking: A key to successful Teamwork
Team Boundaries
For every team in the organization, there exist some boundaries that make the difference between the team and other parts of the organization (Somech & Khalaili, 2014). According to Thompson, team boundaries are identifiable constraints that make the one workgroup of the organization from another (Thompson, 2014). If the boundaries are open they may lose identity or if the boundaries are absolute this may lead to making the team isolated. Based on this type of boundaries and the how the team behaves with these boundaries team are classified into majorly four types. Insulating team it is fully isolated from the other parts of the organization, broadcasting team here team members do their work and let the other or external members know when they complete the work. And Market teams try to attract the customers to the organization and survey team tries to solve the needs of the customer. These four teams have some competitive trade-off in an organization. Where an insulating team doesn’t tend to compromise on the objectives and goals of the organization but is less connected with the outsiders. This connection with outsiders can be done by the marketing team and satisfying the customer needs will be done by the surveying team (Thompson, 2014). This trade-off in the teams makes the organization to work in a smoother way.
Team Roles
In a team, different members are present to perform a specific operation on the team. For this team, roles are assigned to the members of the team. With this specific mix of the roles, each team will have a unique team innovation and climate. From the different team roles suggested by the Belbin’s methodology, implementers and team workers are the roles that play a crucial part in the team. Implementers are the people responsible to plan a process to work a strategy and also carries it out as efficiently as possible (Mostert, 2015). They work with utmost discipline. So, Implementer will be the potential role that stands as the backbone of the team.
Discussion 1.2: Networking: A key to successful Teamwork
Part A
Teams are a crucial part of the organization as they are considered a primary source for achieving the goals and objectives of the organization. According to Ilgen (1999), the main challenges that the teams face are poor leadership, complex teams, extremely diverse, and not skilled enough workers. Most of the teams work in an adaptive and dynamic environment. This environment is often complex and comprises of multiple variables at the same time. teams help the organization in achieving the organizational goals through internal interactions and also through interactions with the other units of the organizations. For this purpose, the teams require boundaries. Team boundaries help the teams to have a clear focus on the goals and have a clear sense of direction on accomplishing them. According to Alderfer (1977), team boundaries differentiate one group from another and affect knowledge transfer and distribution of resources. In some cases, boundaries are well defined, but in other cases, boundaries are more ambiguous. If the boundary becomes too open or indistinct, the team risks becoming overwhelmed and losing its identity. If its boundary is too exclusive, the team might become isolated and lose touch with the suppliers, managers, peers, or customers. The five types of teams as mentioned by Thompson (2014) are as follows: insulating teams, broadcasting teams, marketing teams, surveying teams, and X-teams. Each of these teams serves a specific purpose with the organization. Since these teams often require to interact with one another internally and externally, there always occurs a trade-off between the internal cohesion and external ties. However, the degree of the trade-off often depends on what teams are in play.
Part B
Thompson had identified the following types of roles that the team members play in an organization: boundary spanner, lobbyist, negotiator, spokesperson, gatekeeper, bufferer, interpreter, advisor, strategist, and coordinator. I believe I play the role of the negotiator since at times a team requires resources from people who are not ready to provide and a conflict occurs. A negotiator is a person who deals with such conflicts in order to get what the team requires.
Note: Please write each Reply in a different word document.
0 comments