Unit 9 assignment 1- Team
Building in Business
Effective Business Teams
,A: Examine the benefit of teams in business setting.............................................................................6
Summary-..............................................................................................................................................6
Part 1-....................................................................................................................................................6
Part 2-....................................................................................................................................................6
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................6
There are different types of teams within a business:...........................................................................6
Explain the difference between a group and a team.............................................................................6
Explain the difference between a formal and informal team...............................................................7
Explain the difference between a permanent and temporary team......................................................7
Explain the difference between a horizontal and vertical team............................................................8
The purpose of a team?.........................................................................................................................8
Choose any team (HR, marketing, sales etc) within a business of your choice......................................8
What goals are they trying to achieve?................................................................................................8
How do they increase the efficiency and productivity of the business?...............................................9
How do they show an innovative approach?........................................................................................9
The characteristics of a team (P2).........................................................................................................9
How are key characteristics demonstrated in your chosen team?........................................................9
How are all members of the team given clear roles?..........................................................................10
Are there clear lines of authority and decision making? (team leaders work effectively with the team)
.............................................................................................................................................................10
How are all members of the team trained and skilled?......................................................................10
How is success shared and celebrated within the business?..............................................................11
How is conflict dealt with?...................................................................................................................11
How are good interpersonal relationships developed?......................................................................11
How does each member of the team contribute to the overall goals?...............................................11
You also need to explain how and why the characteristics below will benefit your chosen business or
team (M1):...........................................................................................................................................12
The team will contribute to the productivity and effectiveness of the business.................................12
Reduced alienation..............................................................................................................................12
Members will share their expertise.....................................................................................................12
It is easier to identify and develop talent...........................................................................................12
Members will be motivated.................................................................................................................13
Innovation is fostered (new ideas are encouraged)............................................................................13
Members talents are stretched..........................................................................................................13
,Finally, you need to discuss how each of the above characteristics contribute to the overall success
of the business you have chosen (D1).................................................................................................13
Introduction-........................................................................................................................................13
(p) How are all members of the team given clear roles?.................................................................14
Are there clear lines of authority and decision making? (Team leaders work effectively with the
team)...............................................................................................................................................14
How are all members of the team trained and skilled?...................................................................15
How is success shared and celebrated within the business?...........................................................15
How is conflict dealt with?...............................................................................................................16
How are good interpersonal relationships developed?...................................................................16
How does each member of the team contribute to the overall goals?............................................16
Reduced alienation..........................................................................................................................17
Members share expertise................................................................................................................17
Easy to identify and develop their talent.........................................................................................17
Motivated members........................................................................................................................17
Encourage innovation......................................................................................................................18
Conclusion for part 1-..........................................................................................................................18
B: Investigate techniques and theories used for the development of an effective business team......18
PART 2.................................................................................................................................................18
Explain Belbin’s Team Roles. (P3)........................................................................................................18
Link each member of an existing team within your chosen business to one or more of Belbin’s Team
Roles. Say how they fit into Belbin’s Roles and give examples to support your points........................19
Explain Tuckman’s 4 Stages of Team Development.............................................................................19
Use an existing team within your chosen business to illustrate each stage........................................20
Explain the dynamics of a team within a business you have chosen (P4):...........................................21
How does the team manage conflict between members and how does this ensure they are
effective?.............................................................................................................................................21
How do they encourage good interpersonal relationships between members and how does this
ensure they are effective?...................................................................................................................21
Identify 3 team goals. How do they encourage all members to work towards the team goals and
how does this ensure they are effective?............................................................................................22
How do your team use rewards and recognition and how does this ensure they are effective?.......22
Analyse the role and dynamics of the team (M2)................................................................................22
Identify 3 areas where your team is effective and explain each one. Give examples.........................22
Communication-..............................................................................................................................23
Teamwork-.......................................................................................................................................23
Competitiveness..............................................................................................................................23
, Identify 3 areas where your team isn’t so effective and explain each one. Give examples................24
Unclear communication-.................................................................................................................24
A lack of aim for their business’s goals or their ambitions-.............................................................24
Lack or insufficient amount of teamwork-.......................................................................................24
Make 3 recommendations on how your team can improve...............................................................25
Evaluate the effectiveness of team (D2)..............................................................................................25
Discuss the extent to which you think your chosen team is effective overall. Consider the following:
.............................................................................................................................................................25
· Each individual performance and link this to the overall team performance....................................25
· How and why management within your team is effective, linking to leadership theory (John Adair)
i.e. how well did they motivate, organise, set an example etc............................................................26
Conclusion for part 2...........................................................................................................................26
References-..........................................................................................................................................27
43) How to Celebrate Success at Work........................................................................................33
How to Celebrate Success at Work (2022). Available at:
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/how-to-celebrate-success-at-work-4160403 (Accessed:
11 June 2022)...........................................................................................................................33
44) What Makes a Good Team That Builds Success.....................................................................33
What Makes a Good Team That Builds Success (2020). Available at:
https://www.uopeople.edu/blog/what-makes-a-good-team/ (Accessed: 16 June 2022).......33
45) Interpersonal Communication: How To Improve It And Why It Is a Must-Have Business Skill -
Beekeeper....................................................................................................................................33
Interpersonal Communication: How To Improve It And Why It Is a Must-Have Business Skill -
Beekeeper (2022). Available at: https://www.beekeeper.io/blog/interpersonal-
communication/ (Accessed: 22 June 2022)..............................................................................33
47) Top 8 Interpersonal Skills for the Workplace.........................................................................33
Top 8 Interpersonal Skills for the Workplace (2018). Available at:
https://bigthink.com/plus/top-8-interpersonal-skills-for-the-workplace/ (Accessed: 22 June
2022)........................................................................................................................................33
48) 2011-2022, (...........................................................................................................................33
2011-2022, (. (2022) Interpersonal Skills | SkillsYouNeed, Skillsyouneed.com. Available at:
https://www.skillsyouneed.com/interpersonal-skills.html#:~:text=They%20communicate
%20effectively%20with%20others,others%20and%20practising%20your%20skills. (Accessed:
22 June 2022)...........................................................................................................................33
50) Why Motivating a Team Changes the Game for Business......................................................34
Why Motivating a Team Changes the Game for Business (2022). Available at:
https://www.betterup.com/blog/motivating-a-team#:~:text=1.-,Share%20your%20vision
%20and%20set%20clear%20goals,together%20to%20achieve%20better%20results.
(Accessed: 22 June 2022).........................................................................................................34
Bibliography-........................................................................................................................................34
Building in Business
Effective Business Teams
,A: Examine the benefit of teams in business setting.............................................................................6
Summary-..............................................................................................................................................6
Part 1-....................................................................................................................................................6
Part 2-....................................................................................................................................................6
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................6
There are different types of teams within a business:...........................................................................6
Explain the difference between a group and a team.............................................................................6
Explain the difference between a formal and informal team...............................................................7
Explain the difference between a permanent and temporary team......................................................7
Explain the difference between a horizontal and vertical team............................................................8
The purpose of a team?.........................................................................................................................8
Choose any team (HR, marketing, sales etc) within a business of your choice......................................8
What goals are they trying to achieve?................................................................................................8
How do they increase the efficiency and productivity of the business?...............................................9
How do they show an innovative approach?........................................................................................9
The characteristics of a team (P2).........................................................................................................9
How are key characteristics demonstrated in your chosen team?........................................................9
How are all members of the team given clear roles?..........................................................................10
Are there clear lines of authority and decision making? (team leaders work effectively with the team)
.............................................................................................................................................................10
How are all members of the team trained and skilled?......................................................................10
How is success shared and celebrated within the business?..............................................................11
How is conflict dealt with?...................................................................................................................11
How are good interpersonal relationships developed?......................................................................11
How does each member of the team contribute to the overall goals?...............................................11
You also need to explain how and why the characteristics below will benefit your chosen business or
team (M1):...........................................................................................................................................12
The team will contribute to the productivity and effectiveness of the business.................................12
Reduced alienation..............................................................................................................................12
Members will share their expertise.....................................................................................................12
It is easier to identify and develop talent...........................................................................................12
Members will be motivated.................................................................................................................13
Innovation is fostered (new ideas are encouraged)............................................................................13
Members talents are stretched..........................................................................................................13
,Finally, you need to discuss how each of the above characteristics contribute to the overall success
of the business you have chosen (D1).................................................................................................13
Introduction-........................................................................................................................................13
(p) How are all members of the team given clear roles?.................................................................14
Are there clear lines of authority and decision making? (Team leaders work effectively with the
team)...............................................................................................................................................14
How are all members of the team trained and skilled?...................................................................15
How is success shared and celebrated within the business?...........................................................15
How is conflict dealt with?...............................................................................................................16
How are good interpersonal relationships developed?...................................................................16
How does each member of the team contribute to the overall goals?............................................16
Reduced alienation..........................................................................................................................17
Members share expertise................................................................................................................17
Easy to identify and develop their talent.........................................................................................17
Motivated members........................................................................................................................17
Encourage innovation......................................................................................................................18
Conclusion for part 1-..........................................................................................................................18
B: Investigate techniques and theories used for the development of an effective business team......18
PART 2.................................................................................................................................................18
Explain Belbin’s Team Roles. (P3)........................................................................................................18
Link each member of an existing team within your chosen business to one or more of Belbin’s Team
Roles. Say how they fit into Belbin’s Roles and give examples to support your points........................19
Explain Tuckman’s 4 Stages of Team Development.............................................................................19
Use an existing team within your chosen business to illustrate each stage........................................20
Explain the dynamics of a team within a business you have chosen (P4):...........................................21
How does the team manage conflict between members and how does this ensure they are
effective?.............................................................................................................................................21
How do they encourage good interpersonal relationships between members and how does this
ensure they are effective?...................................................................................................................21
Identify 3 team goals. How do they encourage all members to work towards the team goals and
how does this ensure they are effective?............................................................................................22
How do your team use rewards and recognition and how does this ensure they are effective?.......22
Analyse the role and dynamics of the team (M2)................................................................................22
Identify 3 areas where your team is effective and explain each one. Give examples.........................22
Communication-..............................................................................................................................23
Teamwork-.......................................................................................................................................23
Competitiveness..............................................................................................................................23
, Identify 3 areas where your team isn’t so effective and explain each one. Give examples................24
Unclear communication-.................................................................................................................24
A lack of aim for their business’s goals or their ambitions-.............................................................24
Lack or insufficient amount of teamwork-.......................................................................................24
Make 3 recommendations on how your team can improve...............................................................25
Evaluate the effectiveness of team (D2)..............................................................................................25
Discuss the extent to which you think your chosen team is effective overall. Consider the following:
.............................................................................................................................................................25
· Each individual performance and link this to the overall team performance....................................25
· How and why management within your team is effective, linking to leadership theory (John Adair)
i.e. how well did they motivate, organise, set an example etc............................................................26
Conclusion for part 2...........................................................................................................................26
References-..........................................................................................................................................27
43) How to Celebrate Success at Work........................................................................................33
How to Celebrate Success at Work (2022). Available at:
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/how-to-celebrate-success-at-work-4160403 (Accessed:
11 June 2022)...........................................................................................................................33
44) What Makes a Good Team That Builds Success.....................................................................33
What Makes a Good Team That Builds Success (2020). Available at:
https://www.uopeople.edu/blog/what-makes-a-good-team/ (Accessed: 16 June 2022).......33
45) Interpersonal Communication: How To Improve It And Why It Is a Must-Have Business Skill -
Beekeeper....................................................................................................................................33
Interpersonal Communication: How To Improve It And Why It Is a Must-Have Business Skill -
Beekeeper (2022). Available at: https://www.beekeeper.io/blog/interpersonal-
communication/ (Accessed: 22 June 2022)..............................................................................33
47) Top 8 Interpersonal Skills for the Workplace.........................................................................33
Top 8 Interpersonal Skills for the Workplace (2018). Available at:
https://bigthink.com/plus/top-8-interpersonal-skills-for-the-workplace/ (Accessed: 22 June
2022)........................................................................................................................................33
48) 2011-2022, (...........................................................................................................................33
2011-2022, (. (2022) Interpersonal Skills | SkillsYouNeed, Skillsyouneed.com. Available at:
https://www.skillsyouneed.com/interpersonal-skills.html#:~:text=They%20communicate
%20effectively%20with%20others,others%20and%20practising%20your%20skills. (Accessed:
22 June 2022)...........................................................................................................................33
50) Why Motivating a Team Changes the Game for Business......................................................34
Why Motivating a Team Changes the Game for Business (2022). Available at:
https://www.betterup.com/blog/motivating-a-team#:~:text=1.-,Share%20your%20vision
%20and%20set%20clear%20goals,together%20to%20achieve%20better%20results.
(Accessed: 22 June 2022).........................................................................................................34
Bibliography-........................................................................................................................................34
