Mahembe and Engelbrecht (2013) note that it is necessary for an organization to understand what is meant by team effectiveness in order to utilize teams and enhance the overall success of the organization. Northouse, (2016) designates task accomplishment and team maintenance as the critical functions of team effectiveness. Northouse, (2016) notes that team accomplishment refers to the quality of the outcome of the team’s work. The case states that the patients feel no one cares about them and that there is an absence of satisfaction with the team results. Furthermore, Northouse, (2016) says that team maintenance refers to the cohesiveness of the team and the ability of team members to satisfy their needs while working efficiently with other
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Liberty University (2017) notes that team performance is the quality of the outcome in the decision-making process. In this case, the children with cancer feel no one cares about them. The team members continually remain unsatisfied with the results of the group. In this case, the team performance is not adequate.
Fifthly, Liberty University (2017) states that a collaborative environment is essential for team effectiveness. Northouse (2016) notes that a team must develop trusting relationships and integrate individual actions to remain effective. Creating a climate of trust is important. David wrote, “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” (Psalm 133:1 New International Version). The health team has not developed a collaborative environment. Four members of the team are angry at the other two members for not considering their input for the team.
The sixth element is standards of excellence. Northouse (2016) states that clear norms of conduct are important to team effectiveness. All members of the team must perform at their highest efforts. The members of the health team are not performing at their highest level. Four members of the team resent the behavior of the two doctors on the team. The resentment of some team members prevents them from performing at their highest …show more content…
Based upon the assessment of the eight elements of team effectiveness, the efficiency of the health team is weak. The case documents shortcomings in seven of the eight factors in team effectiveness. There is a lack of collaboration, interpersonal skills, and shared leadership within the team. The health team is acting more as a group of individuals with personal agendas than as a team focused on the
Liberty University (2017) notes that team performance is the quality of the outcome in the decision-making process. In this case, the children with cancer feel no one cares about them. The team members continually remain unsatisfied with the results of the group. In this case, the team performance is not adequate.
Fifthly, Liberty University (2017) states that a collaborative environment is essential for team effectiveness. Northouse (2016) notes that a team must develop trusting relationships and integrate individual actions to remain effective. Creating a climate of trust is important. David wrote, “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” (Psalm 133:1 New International Version). The health team has not developed a collaborative environment. Four members of the team are angry at the other two members for not considering their input for the team.
The sixth element is standards of excellence. Northouse (2016) states that clear norms of conduct are important to team effectiveness. All members of the team must perform at their highest efforts. The members of the health team are not performing at their highest level. Four members of the team resent the behavior of the two doctors on the team. The resentment of some team members prevents them from performing at their highest …show more content…
Based upon the assessment of the eight elements of team effectiveness, the efficiency of the health team is weak. The case documents shortcomings in seven of the eight factors in team effectiveness. There is a lack of collaboration, interpersonal skills, and shared leadership within the team. The health team is acting more as a group of individuals with personal agendas than as a team focused on the