Chapter 15, Problem 1CRQ

What are the key differences between a team and a working group?

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The difference between working group and a team.

Introduction:

The team is defined as a group of individuals that work towards a common objective or goal. The member of the team work towards a common goal and shared rewards, are accountable for the collective performance, share responsibility and authority for self-management and operate with a high degree of interdependence.

Explanation of Solution

The working group is more independent of each other, whereas a team shares its outcome and works together. Leader in a team acts as a facilitator whereas leader in working group controls and dominates the group. Active participation is enjoyed by members of the team in eventual outcome and discussion, whereas the leader in work group stands to be apparent and organize meetings. The allocation of the work assignment in a team is decided by its members, whereas in working group the work is usually assigned by the leader to members.

A team comprises of members that works interdependently towards common goal in order to generate end result for the organization. Working group on the other hand involves two or more individuals that works independently and might not be working in the same department.