Teams and teamwork can be found in every organisation. A critical literature review on teams and team building is given. Assumptions concerning defining, evaluating and building teams are stated. Understandings of the topic vary significantly. Teams are seen as co-operations of individuals which are working together to accomplish given tasks. Also advantages and disadvantages differ within the topic depending on the philosophical approach. Advantages of teams are well understood but less proved. Team building is highlighted by two different frameworks. Statements about effective teamwork are reviewed an evaluated. Additionally, the system model as a framework for effective teamwork is illustrated and discussed. Core components like communication, shared beliefs, leadership and shared decision-making, training, and selection are explained. Arguments about teams and teamwork are mainly based on secondary research and narratives rather than primary research. The contrariness of the topic can be explained by a lack of research. Furthermore, methods and methodologies as well as suggestions for further research and limitations are illustrated.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- INTRODUCTION
- LITERATURE REVIEW
- UNDERSTANDING OF THE TOPIC
- DEFINING TEAMS
- EVALUATING TEAMS
- BUILDING TEAMS
- EFFECTIVE TEAMWORK
- CORE COMPONENTS OF EFFECTIVE TEAMS
- COMMUNICATION
- GOAL SETTING & VISION SHARING
- LEADERSHIP & DECISION-MAKING
- TEAM TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
- TEAM SELECTION & RECRUITMENT
- FURTHER CORE COMPONENTS
- METHODS AND METHODOLOGY
- FURTHER RESEARCH
- LIMITATION OF THE LITERATURE REVIEW
- CONCLUSION OF LITERATURE REVIEW
- REFERENCES
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This critical literature review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of teams and teamwork, focusing on effective team performance. It examines various aspects of teams including definition, evaluation, building, and core components of effective teamwork. The review utilizes a conceptual framework developed by Bloom - 'Bloom's taxonomy' - to evaluate literature and achieve a thorough understanding of the topic.
- Understanding the different definitions and characteristics of teams
- Evaluating the effectiveness of teamwork and identifying key components
- Exploring the challenges and limitations of research on teams and teamwork
- Analyzing the philosophical approaches used in research and identifying areas for further exploration
- Discussing the implications of research findings for practical applications in organizations.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction highlights the increasing importance of teams in organizations and the growing interest in understanding team effectiveness. It provides a brief overview of the literature review's scope and methodology. The literature review begins by exploring the diverse and often conflicting definitions of teams and teamwork, analyzing various perspectives including functionalist and interpretative approaches. It then delves into evaluating team performance, examining key characteristics and processes that contribute to effectiveness. The chapter on building teams explores various strategies and frameworks for team development, focusing on critical elements like selection, training, and communication. The review concludes with a discussion on core components of effective teamwork, highlighting the importance of shared beliefs, leadership, decision-making, and other crucial factors.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key terms and concepts explored in this literature review include teams, teamwork, effective team performance, team building, communication, leadership, decision-making, shared beliefs, goal setting, vision sharing, training, selection, methods, methodologies, and further research.
- Quote paper
- Sven Rosenhauer (Author), 2005, Teams and Teamwork as the Basis of Effectiveness / Developing Business Knowledge: an independent learning approach , Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/186561
