Work Teams: Three Models of Effectiveness

Abstract
What is a team? What are the advantages and disadvantages of having teams
in organizations? What does it take to make a team effective? This paper
examines the theme of effectiveness in teams. A work group is defined as a
group of individuals who are seen by themselves and others as a social
entity, which is interdependent because of the tasks performed as members
of a group. First, the paper briefly examines the advantages and potential
pitfalls of having teams in an organization. Then, three models of work
group effectiveness are presented. These models are from Campion, Guzzo…