Article Collection

Mgmt 475

December 3, 2008

In reading both article collections they were found to be interesting. Both articles consisted of group and teamwork and efforts. Being that we are always going to be required to work as a team or in groups, rather it be at work or school, the article gave details of the importance of a team.

In order for a team to be at their best some sort of group structure must be present. Though it is a team each individual plays a role in the group. The collections referred back to Shakespare when he said “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” Using that metaphor it went on to state that “all group members are actors each playing a role.” With this being said, each team must assign roles to each member. But first, they must identify the role, what is the perception of that role, the expectations of the person taking on that role, and the consequences if the expectations are not met. Once these are discussed each role can be given out to a team member.

Another article that was interesting was called “why dream teams fail.” This reading confirmed that teams need cohesiveness and structure. The fact that a team is made up of great players or individuals, does not mean that the team will succeed. In order to accomplish its goal a team must work well together as a whole. As the saying goes “there is not “I” in team.” An example was given comparing Ocean Twelve, which was a movie starring great actors and actresses such as Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Julia Roberts, to a star-free movie, My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” The star filled movie grossed less worldwide and got tepid reviews. Also mentioned as an example, was the fortune 500 company, Enron, who paid its employees top dollar, ended up bankrupt.

Building a “dream team” is a short cut in avoiding teamwork skills and cohesiveness. A team filled with members willing to work together in order to accomplish a common goal while...