Discussion

 Please respond separately to each topic a minimum of 350 words each

Topic 1
Teamwork

Teams and groups are an important part of the day to day operations of most successful businesses, communities, and companies.

What are the differences between groups and teams?
Explain why teams are used often within organizations.
Select a team that you believe is very effective (e.g., the Miami Heat, the NY Giants, a team or department within your company, your family, etc.).
Describe attributes of your chosen team’s context, composition, and processes.
Analyze how these characteristics affect your chosen team’s effectiveness.

Topic 2
Individuals versus Teams

When deciding to accomplish a task, management must decide whether to use individuals or teams. 

Describe factors you would consider when deciding whether to use individuals or teams.
Describe a hypothetical task in which you would choose to use individuals, as opposed to teams, to complete. Explain why.
Describe a hypothetical task in which you would choose to use teams, as opposed to individuals, to complete it. Explain why.
Describe how you would motivate team members using incentives.
Analyze how effective these incentives would be in motivating high team performance. Describe any limitations to using incentives to motivate team performance.