Work groups

Definition

Work groups are collections of individuals within an organization who are brought together to achieve a specific task or a set of tasks. They are characterized by a shared goal that enhances motivation and performance through collaborative efforts.

Related terms

Team Cohesion: The degree to which members of a group or team feel connected and committed to each other and the group's goal.

Synergy:

The creation of a whole that is greater than the simple sum of its parts, often used to describe the enhanced outcomes achieved by work groups.

Cross: functional teams - Teams composed of members from different departments or functional areas within an organization, working together towards a common objective