Invest in your career. Invest in you.For more than 25 years, we've helped people boost their skills to develop happy and successful careers. Join to access our one-stop learning hub. Show
35 Over 35 million
article 2500 2,500+ unique and 30 Over 30 million visitors Mind Tools topics Discover some of our most popular categories. Discover newest resourcesWhat is Mind Tools?Mind Tools offers more than 2,500 resources to help you develop your personal wellbeing and career skills. Take a tour of the Mind Tools toolkit and find out more about our extensive library of resources.
How it works Whatever type of learner you are, Mind Tools has something for you. Still have questions? Our 'How it works' section can help demonstrate how your account would work. Trusted, reliable content Mind Tools learning resources are crafted, written, and regularly updated by our own team of experienced authors and editors, who ensure that every single piece is ethical, nonpartisan, and accurate. Member stories Read about our learners' experiences with the Mind Tools Club. About us We created Mind Tools so people like you can achieve their career goals. Mind Tools popular resources Discover some of our most popular resources. More popular resourcesJoin Mind Tools Choose a membership plan that suits your learning needs. Cancel anytime. First month for only $1 Monthly Membership $27 Per month Join Most flexible Includes 2 months free Annual Membership $270 per year Join Most popular Buy 3 years and save 30% Multi-Year Membership $550 per 3 years Join Best value Invest in your learning with the Mind Tools Store Explore our entire range of workbooks and toolkits, and source the skills you need to take your career to new heights. Sanya Selak - Mind Tools member for 2+ years “The Mind Tools Club has been an important companion and a valuable information source, especially within the constraints of a busy executive life.” Read Sanya's story Rhonda Fairweather - Canada "I think it is great. Easy to navigate, good amount of detail, with additional resources to learn more for particular topics I want to dive into further. The different options, articles, videos, audio also mean that different learning styles are accommodated." Sharon Getz - Mind Tools member for 1+ years "I have recommended it to colleagues and they are now members as well." Read Sharon's story Wendy Blackwell - Mind Tools member for 3+ years "Use the Mind Tools Club to support your staff and build relationships with colleagues and your team members by sharing new information." Read Wendy's story Wendy Blackwell - Mind Tools member for 3+ years "Use the Mind Tools Club to support your staff and build relationships with colleagues and your team members by sharing new information." Read Wendy's story Phillip Holdsworth - United Kingdom "It’s brilliant, so comprehensive, easy to use and I love the mix of content from blogs, videos, practical exercises to apply learning and the personal learning record." Greg Pointing - Australia "I love the content, there is always something relevant to my current area of interest. I can pull out my tablet and always find something to read while I am waiting on a client." Sachin Chiplunkar - India "Mind tool is great platform for someone who wish to focusing on self development. Lot of great content in various areas of development to be practiced to achieve improvement." Mary J. Anderson - Mind Tools member for 5+ years “The resources are easy to find, which is a huge time saver, rather than searching endlessly for resources on the Internet. And, the monthly fee for Club membership is so affordable.” Read Mary's story Sanya Selak - Mind Tools member for 2+ years “The Mind Tools Club has been an important companion and a valuable information source, especially within the constraints of a busy executive life.” Read Sanya's story Rhonda Fairweather - Canada "I think it is great. Easy to navigate, good amount of detail, with additional resources to learn more for particular topics I want to dive into further. The different options, articles, videos, audio also mean that different learning styles are accommodated." Sharon Getz - Mind Tools member for 1+ years "I have recommended it to colleagues and they are now members as well." Read Sharon's story Wendy Blackwell - Mind Tools member for 3+ years "Use the Mind Tools Club to support your staff and build relationships with colleagues and your team members by sharing new information." Read Wendy's story Phillip Holdsworth - United Kingdom "It’s brilliant, so comprehensive, easy to use and I love the mix of content from blogs, videos, practical exercises to apply learning and the personal learning record." Greg Pointing - Australia "I love the content, there is always something relevant to my current area of interest. I can pull out my tablet and always find something to read while I am waiting on a client." Sachin Chiplunkar - India "Mind tool is great platform for someone who wish to focusing on self development. Lot of great content in various areas of development to be practiced to achieve improvement." Mary J. Anderson - Mind Tools member for 5+ years “The resources are easy to find, which is a huge time saver, rather than searching endlessly for resources on the Internet. And, the monthly fee for Club membership is so affordable.” Read Mary's story Which type of training is less appropriate for teams of highly skilled workers?Cross-training is less appropriate for teams of highly skilled workers.
Which of the following team sizes usually provides the best performance?The ideal size, according to most management experts, falls within the range of five to nine people. The reason the size is so important that it is the focus of research studies has to do with processes and outcomes. Too few people and the team may not have enough resources or skills.
Which of the following kinds of team is defined as a permanent part of the organization's structure?Functional Teams
These teams are permanent and always include members of the same department with different responsibilities. A manager is responsible for everything, and everyone reports to him. These types of teams are more likely to be found in companies that incorporate traditional project management.
Which of the following is a disadvantage associated with the use of work teams?Disadvantage: Potential for Conflict
A major disadvantage of a team-based organization is that personality conflicts within the team can negatively impact efficiency and group harmony.
|