|
WHEN
NOT TO USE TEAMS |
The
task is complex, requiring multiple skills and knowledges. Available
information is incomplete. |
One
person has greater expertise on the subject than all others
and has all information required at hand. |
Task
or purpose is cross-functional an/or requires
input from other organizational units. |
Task
or purpose is unidimensional and/or contained within one organizational
unit. |
Creativity
is needed. |
The
task is straight forward. |
Path
forward is unclear. |
The
task is routine. |
More
efficient use of personnel is required. |
Insufficient
space and equipment resources are available for a team. |
Sufficient
time is available for team training and development and for
reaching consensus decisions. |
Time
constraints on task completion do not support team training,
development, and decision making. |
High
commitment is desirable. |
Employee
turnover is high. |
Cooperation
needed for team implementation is likely. |
Lack
of support for teams because of organizational culture, management,
or management-union relations. |