Unit 7 Assignment AB140

There are several factors when it comes to differences between traditional versus team environments. Communication is one that is very important and in a traditional organization, most communication starts at the top of the organization. Formal communication includes newsletters, emails, and even social media. In a team based organization, the communication process is typically less structured and more informal since a traditional organizational structure tends to be rigid and a team based structure is more flexible. A manager in a traditional organization typically makes decisions without consulting her subordinates. In a team-based structure, the leader typically seeks the participation of team members and conducts brainstorming meetings to gather information. Depending on the kind of decision, time and resources available, job tasks, work environment and impact, the team approaches the decision-making process differently. When it comes to meetings, meetings in a traditional organization the manager usually schedules and leads meetings. The manager sets the agenda and controls the flow from one topic to the next. In a team-based organization, team members are usually empowered to call meetings on their own. People may report to more than one manager in a matrix structure and attend multiple meetings on the same topic. In a team-based organization, participants may not work in the same location and web based software can be used to enable the team to interact using the Internet for audio and video. There can also be Sub-teams that may form to handle issues and problems raised at the meetings. A team-based organization tends to be much less formal and structured. Managers in all kinds of companies are using groups and teams to enhance performance, increase responsiveness to customers, spur innovation, and motivate employees. A group are two or more people who interact with each other to accomplish
Certain goals or meet certain needs. A team is a