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Types
of Teams
There
are a variety of team types, each of which can vary over several
dimensions, such as function, purpose, time duration, and leadership.
The choice of team type depends on the nature of the organization,
the task to be performed, and work force expertise. Team type dimensions
are:
- Functionality
- Functional
teams - Team members are from the same work unit.
- Cross-functional
teams
- Team members come together from different and varied work
areas to resolve mutual problems.
- Purpose
- Problem-solving
teams - Team members are focused on specific issues
to develop and implement solutions.
- Developmental
teams - Team members concentrate on developing new
products or systems.
- Duration
- Time
limited - The team is created for a specific purpose
and is dissolved when the task has been completed.
- Permanent
- "Standing" team is a permanent part of the work
unit or the organization.
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