C715 OA Cheat Sheet - Groups and Leadership

A collection of flashcards summarizing key concepts about groups, teams, leadership styles, and organizational culture based on the lecture notes.

Group

People who come together for some reason.

Formal Group

Made by the company for a job or task.

Informal Group

Forms naturally because people like each other.

Team

People working together toward a shared goal.

Group vs Team

Group = Work alone, just share info; Team = Work together, share responsibility.

Roles

Who does what in a group.

Norms

Rules established within a group.

Status

Influence in a group setting.

Cohesion

The bond between group members.

Social Loafing

When some group members slack off.

Problem-solving Team

A team focused on addressing specific issues.

Self-managed Team

A team that manages itself without a designated leader.

Cross-functional Team

A team composed of members from different departments.

Virtual Team

A team that collaborates online without meeting face-to-face.

Multiteam

A structure where multiple teams work towards a larger goal.

Transformational Leadership

Inspires people with vision and motivates beyond tasks.

Transactional Leadership

Rewards or punishes based on performance.

Servant Leadership

Focuses on helping employees grow.

Shared Leadership

Team members share leadership duties.

Situational Leadership

Leader changes style based on the situation or individual.

Autocratic Leadership

Leader makes all decisions without input from others.

Laissez-faire Leadership

Leader steps back and lets the team figure things out.

Organizational Culture

How people think, act, and behave within a company.

Culture Forms

Cultivated by founders, socialization, symbols, and rituals.

Good Culture

Supports growth, ethical practices, and collaboration.

Bad Culture

Too rigid, unethical, and misaligned with environment.