Hi people, I have a project where we have to differentiate between team and a group If any seniors could help.it wud be gr8 Its very urgent Thanks Khushi
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Many people use the words "team" and "group" interchangeably, but there are actually a number of differences between a team and a group in real-world applications. A number of leadership courses designed for the corporate world stress the importance of team building, not group building, for instance. A team's strength depends on the commonality of purpose and interconnectivity between individual members, whereas a group's strength may come from sheer volume or willingness to carry out a single leader's commands.
It is often much easier to form a group than a team. If you had a room filled with professional accountants, for example, they could be grouped according to gender, experience, fields of expertise, age, or other common factors. Forming a group based on a certain commonality is not particularly difficult, although the effectiveness of the groups may be variable. A group's interpersonal dynamics can range from complete compatibility to complete intolerance, which could make consensus building very difficult for a leader.
A team, on the other hand, can be much more difficult to form. Members of a team may be selected for their complementary skills, not a single commonality. A business team may consist of an accountant, a salesman, a company executive, and a secretary, for example. Each member of the team has a purpose and a function within that team, so the overall success depends on a functional interpersonal dynamic. There is usually not as much room for conflict when working as a team.
The success of a group is often measured by its final results, not necessarily the process used to arrive at those results. A group may use equal parts discussion, argumentation, and peer pressure to guide individual members towards a consensus. A trial jury would be a good example of a group in action, not a team. The foreperson plays the leadership role, attempting to turn 11 other opinions into one unanimous decision. Since the jury members usually don't know one another personally, there is rarely an effort to build a team dynamic. The decision process for a verdict is the result of group cooperation.
A team, by comparison, does not rely on "groupthink" to arrive at its conclusions. An accident investigation team would be a good example of a real-world team dynamic. Each member of the team is assigned to evaluate one aspect of the accident. The team's expert on crash scene reconstruction does not have to consult with the team's expert on forensic evidence, for example. The members of a team use their individual abilities to arrive at a cohesive result. There may be a team member working as a facilitator for the process, but not necessarily a specific leader.
Group building can literally take only a few minutes, but team building can take years. Individual members of a group often have the ability to walk away from the group when their services or input become unnecessary. A team member's absence can seriously hamper the abilities of other team members to perform effectively, so it is not uncommon for individual members to form an exceptionally strong allegiance to the team as a whole. An elite military unit such as the US Navy SEALs or the Army Rangers could be considered examples of team building at its best.
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It is often much easier to form a group than a team. If you had a room filled with professional accountants, for example, they could be grouped according to gender, experience, fields of expertise, age, or other common factors. Forming a group based on a certain commonality is not particularly difficult, although the effectiveness of the groups may be variable. A group's interpersonal dynamics can range from complete compatibility to complete intolerance, which could make consensus building very difficult for a leader.
A team, on the other hand, can be much more difficult to form. Members of a team may be selected for their complementary skills, not a single commonality. A business team may consist of an accountant, a salesman, a company executive, and a secretary, for example. Each member of the team has a purpose and a function within that team, so the overall success depends on a functional interpersonal dynamic. There is usually not as much room for conflict when working as a team.
The success of a group is often measured by its final results, not necessarily the process used to arrive at those results. A group may use equal parts discussion, argumentation, and peer pressure to guide individual members towards a consensus. A trial jury would be a good example of a group in action, not a team. The foreperson plays the leadership role, attempting to turn 11 other opinions into one unanimous decision. Since the jury members usually don't know one another personally, there is rarely an effort to build a team dynamic. The decision process for a verdict is the result of group cooperation.
A team, by comparison, does not rely on "groupthink" to arrive at its conclusions. An accident investigation team would be a good example of a real-world team dynamic. Each member of the team is assigned to evaluate one aspect of the accident. The team's expert on crash scene reconstruction does not have to consult with the team's expert on forensic evidence, for example. The members of a team use their individual abilities to arrive at a cohesive result. There may be a team member working as a facilitator for the process, but not necessarily a specific leader.
Group building can literally take only a few minutes, but team building can take years. Individual members of a group often have the ability to walk away from the group when their services or input become unnecessary. A team member's absence can seriously hamper the abilities of other team members to perform effectively, so it is not uncommon for individual members to form an exceptionally strong allegiance to the team as a whole. An elite military unit such as the US Navy SEALs or the Army Rangers could be considered examples of team building at its best.
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The purpose of assembling a team is to accomplish bigger goals than any that would be possible for the individual working alone. The aim and purpose of a team is to perform, get results and achieve victory in the workplace and marketplace. The very best managers are those who can gather together a group of individuals and mold them into a team. Here are ten key differentials to help you mold your people into a proactive and productive team.
- Understandings: In a group, members think they are grouped together for administrative purposes only. Individuals sometimes cross purposes with others. In a team, members recognize their interdependence and understand that both personal and team goals are best accomplished with mutual support. Time is not wasted struggling over "Turf" or attempting personal gain at the expense of others.
- Ownership: In a group, members tend to focus on themselves because they are not sufficiently involved in planning the unit's objectives. They approach their job simply as hired hands. "Castle Building" is common. In a team, members feel a sense of ownership for their jobs and unit because they are committed to values-based common goals that they helped establish.
- Creativity and Contribution: In a group, members are told what to do rather than being asked what the best approach would be. Suggestions and creativity are not encouraged. In a team, members contribute to the organization's success by applying their unique talents, knowledge, and creativity to team objectives.
- Trust: In a group, members distrust the motives of colleagues because they do not understand the role of other members. Expressions of opinion or disagreement are considered divisive or unsupportive. In a team, members work in a climate of trust and are encouraged to openly express ideas, opinions, disagreements, and feelings. Questions are welcomed.
- Common Understandings: In a group, members are so cautious about what they say that real understanding is not possible. Game-playing may occur, and communication traps are set to catch the unwary. In a team, members practice open and honest communication. They make an effort to understand each other's point of view.
- Personal Development: In a group, members receive good training but are limited in applying it to the job by the manager or other group members. In a team, members are encouraged to continually develop skills and apply what they learn on the job. They perceive they have the support of the team.
- Conflict Resolution: In a group, members find themselves in conflict situations they do not know how to resolve. Their supervisor/leader may put off intervention until serious damage is done, i.e., a crisis situation. In a team, members realize conflict is a normal aspect of human interaction, but they view such situations as an opportunity for new ideas and creativity. They work to resolve conflict quickly and constructively.
- Participative Decision Making: In a group, members may or may not participate in decisions affecting the team. Conformity often appears more important than positive results. Win/lose situations are common. In a team, members participate in decisions affecting the team but understand their leader must make a final ruling whenever the team cannot decide, or an emergency exists. Positive win/win results are the goal at all times.
- Clear Leadership: In a group, members tend to work in an unstructured environment with undetermined standards of performance. Leaders do not walk the talk and tend to lead from behind a desk. In a team, members work in a structured environment; they know what boundaries exist and who has final authority. The leader sets agreed high standards of performance, and he/she is respected via active, willing participation.
- Commitment: In a group, members are uncommitted towards excellence and personal pride. Performance levels tend to be mediocre. Staff turnover is high because talented individuals quickly recognize that personal expectations are not being fulfilled, they are not learning and growing from others, and they are not working with the best people. In a team, only those committed to excellence are hired. Prospective team members are queuing at the door to be recruited on the basis of their high levels of hard and soft skill sets. Everyone works together in a harmonious environment.
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- Understandings: In a group, members think they are grouped together for administrative purposes only. Individuals sometimes cross purposes with others. In a team, members recognize their interdependence and understand that both personal and team goals are best accomplished with mutual support. Time is not wasted struggling over "Turf" or attempting personal gain at the expense of others.
- Ownership: In a group, members tend to focus on themselves because they are not sufficiently involved in planning the unit's objectives. They approach their job simply as hired hands. "Castle Building" is common. In a team, members feel a sense of ownership for their jobs and unit because they are committed to values-based common goals that they helped establish.
- Creativity and Contribution: In a group, members are told what to do rather than being asked what the best approach would be. Suggestions and creativity are not encouraged. In a team, members contribute to the organization's success by applying their unique talents, knowledge, and creativity to team objectives.
- Trust: In a group, members distrust the motives of colleagues because they do not understand the role of other members. Expressions of opinion or disagreement are considered divisive or unsupportive. In a team, members work in a climate of trust and are encouraged to openly express ideas, opinions, disagreements, and feelings. Questions are welcomed.
- Common Understandings: In a group, members are so cautious about what they say that real understanding is not possible. Game-playing may occur, and communication traps are set to catch the unwary. In a team, members practice open and honest communication. They make an effort to understand each other's point of view.
- Personal Development: In a group, members receive good training but are limited in applying it to the job by the manager or other group members. In a team, members are encouraged to continually develop skills and apply what they learn on the job. They perceive they have the support of the team.
- Conflict Resolution: In a group, members find themselves in conflict situations they do not know how to resolve. Their supervisor/leader may put off intervention until serious damage is done, i.e., a crisis situation. In a team, members realize conflict is a normal aspect of human interaction, but they view such situations as an opportunity for new ideas and creativity. They work to resolve conflict quickly and constructively.
- Participative Decision Making: In a group, members may or may not participate in decisions affecting the team. Conformity often appears more important than positive results. Win/lose situations are common. In a team, members participate in decisions affecting the team but understand their leader must make a final ruling whenever the team cannot decide, or an emergency exists. Positive win/win results are the goal at all times.
- Clear Leadership: In a group, members tend to work in an unstructured environment with undetermined standards of performance. Leaders do not walk the talk and tend to lead from behind a desk. In a team, members work in a structured environment; they know what boundaries exist and who has final authority. The leader sets agreed high standards of performance, and he/she is respected via active, willing participation.
- Commitment: In a group, members are uncommitted towards excellence and personal pride. Performance levels tend to be mediocre. Staff turnover is high because talented individuals quickly recognize that personal expectations are not being fulfilled, they are not learning and growing from others, and they are not working with the best people. In a team, only those committed to excellence are hired. Prospective team members are queuing at the door to be recruited on the basis of their high levels of hard and soft skill sets. Everyone works together in a harmonious environment.
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Group is a collection of people,however a team is bound by a common vision and goal.Interdependence is low in a group,high level of interdependence in a team
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A group may be a formal or an informal unit of two or more people, but a team is always for a specific task and is mandatorily a formal unit of people.
Secondly, the group members may have common skills, but in a team, the members have complementary skills and shared responsibility.
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Secondly, the group members may have common skills, but in a team, the members have complementary skills and shared responsibility.
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Hey,
The basic and major difference between a team and a group is that a team consists of a number of people with the same objective or working towards one objective. On the other hand, a group is simply a number of people, but their objectives are not necessarily the same.
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SJ 🌟
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The basic and major difference between a team and a group is that a team consists of a number of people with the same objective or working towards one objective. On the other hand, a group is simply a number of people, but their objectives are not necessarily the same.
Regards,
SJ 🌟
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Small example:
You might have 2 teams with 2 ongoing projects, each with a different group of individuals in your team. The entire organization works together in order to achieve organizational goals and objectives. The organization has two teams with different groups.
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You might have 2 teams with 2 ongoing projects, each with a different group of individuals in your team. The entire organization works together in order to achieve organizational goals and objectives. The organization has two teams with different groups.
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A group can be just a collection of people, i.e., when some people are together, they may be referred to as a group. It has no purpose or target or vision, whereas a team has a target or a vision.
Pradyumna Kumar Atri
HR Executive
DVR InfraTech Private Limited
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Pradyumna Kumar Atri
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DVR InfraTech Private Limited
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