Teamwork and Organizational Behavior

This assignment explores the dynamics of teamwork within an organizational context. It details personal experiences collaborating in a group, highlighting both successes and challenges encountered. The discussion covers aspects like communication effectiveness, conflict resolution, role clarity, and the impact of leadership styles on team performance. The student analyzes these experiences to identify strategies for improving their own teamwork practices in future.

Running head: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
Organizational Behaviour
Name of the student:
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1. Working in a group is an important part for team-building activities, as well as for the
fulfilment of the organizational goals. As a member of a team, I need to follow certain rules and
regulations, to be a good team player. The benefits of working in a team include the joint efforts
being given on a single task, such that the fulfilment of the goals could be done successfully
(Becker, 2014). Moreover, I am able to understand the perspective of my team members, along
with my point of view. The group that I worked in was very helpful and cooperative. Each
member was courteous to each other and they understood the perspective of each other.
However, one challenge that I faced while working in the group, was the lack of understanding
of each other’s point of view. The opinion differences among the members of the group were
seen (Tawfik et al., 2017). However, we all respected the opinion and the differences of opinion
of each other. One issue that I faced while communicating in the group was the conflicts that we
faced due to differences of opinion. Each of us tried to establish our opinions as the strongest,
thus resulting in conflicts (Galegher, Kraut & Egido, 2014).
2. The task performances were facilitated by the group members. We discussed the tasks among
ourselves, thus helping to complete the task successfully. The discussions with the team
members were fruitful in successful completion of the tasks. The discussions were focused on
the fulfilment of the tasks, and how we could enhance our performances (Galegher, Kraut &
Egido, 2014). We ensured that we entered into a group discussion on a regular basis, once every
week. In case of urgent discussion, I also insisted on meeting twice a week. The leader of my
team was an efficient and effective leader. The guidance he provided to us helped all the team
members to understand their role. The decision-making capability of the leader of our team was
high and most of the decisions taken by him resulted in the enhancement of our group
performances (Galegher, Kraut & Egido, 2014). However, at times I, along with my team-

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members did not have the similar opinions as that of our leader. Thus, differences of opinion
were seen in our team. The contributions of each of the members of the team were significant
and important. Each member of the team was clearly communicated about the roles and
responsibilities that they have and we all ensured to fulfil the roles assigned to us.
3. The assignment 1 boosted my confidence in working in teams. This is because; I worked
successfully as a team member and supported the other members as well. I have learned how to
communicate with the team members successfully. Moreover, I have understood the importance
of team-work, over individual work. I gained confidence in being a successful team-worker.
Without the successful completion of the assignment 1, it was not possible to boost my
confidence as a team member. I have learned about the various skills that I need to develop as a
team member. Along with good command in communication, I have learned to control my
emotions.
4. The three strategies that are recommended in order manage my own practices as a team
worker includes the work interdependency. I have to be dependable by the other team members
as an active member of the team. I need to carry out the role given to me effectively, such that
the other team members can rely on me. The output produced by me will be used by other team
members, and hence I need to ensure the fulfilment of my role. Another strategy is the clarity in
communication (Becker, 2014). This plays a key role in a group. Lack of clarity in
communication will result in misunderstanding of the tasks, thus leading to delay (Beebe &
Masterson, 2014). I need to ensure that I communicate effectively in order to be a good team
player. I need to ensure that I communicate with the team members at a regular basis, updating
them with the latest progress. Control of emotions has a major role to play in the group work. It
is recommended that I have good control over my emotions, such that my positive or negative

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emotions do not have impact on the group work. Emotions might lead to interpersonal conflicts,
thus hampering the environment of the group as well as delay in the task. So, as a good team
player, I need to have controlled expressions of my positive or negative emotions.

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Galegher, J., Kraut, R. E., & Egido, C. (2014). Intellectual teamwork: Social and technological
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Tawfik, D. S., Sexton, J. B., Adair, K. C., Kaplan, H. C., & Profit, J. (2017). Context in Quality
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