Group is a combination of people, which
includes a leader who leads, guides and co-ordinates group activities.
The term ‘Team’ is similar to group
except:-
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Higher degree of interdependence
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Higher degree of interaction
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Higher degree of commitment
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Finite number of members
·
Positive synergy
·
Individual and mutual accountability
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Point of difference
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Group
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Team
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Definition
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Group
is a combination of people, which includes a leader who leads, guides and
co-ordinates group activities and there exist some degree of interdependence
in carrying out tasks for the purpose of achieving goals.
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Team
is like group which includes finite number of people who has complementary
skills, higher degree of interaction and interdependence committed to a
common purpose based on mutually accountable approach.
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Skill
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Random
& Variety
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Complementary
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Accountability
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No
accountability
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Individual
and Mutual accountability
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Synergy
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Negative
or no synergy
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Positive
synergy
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Goal
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Based
on information sharing
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Collective
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Leadership role
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Only
directing the goal
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Sharing
of role
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Nature
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Group
can’t be a team
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Team
is a subset of group
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Purpose
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Formed
based on common purpose
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Formed
for specific purpose
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Commitment of
people
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Less
committed
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More
committed
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