Team Leadership and Self-Managed Teams

Check Chapter 8, Team Leadership and Self-Managed Teams of Lussier, R. N., & Achua, C. F. (2015). Leadership: Theory, Application, & Skill Development (6th Edition). Cengage Limited.

Section 1: The goal of Journal #7 is to reflect on the key concepts learned in Chapter 8 – Team Leadership and Self-Managed Teams. Answer the questions below (about three to four paragraphs total):

What are some of the critical indicators of team dysfunction? 

What is the key to creating cross-functional teams in which team members prioritize the team’s good over their functional self-interests?

How can virtual teams work well together from far apart?

What would you describe as some of the dos and don’ts of team leadership?

Section 2: Read the Case Study: Frederick W. Smith-FedEx (pages 302-303). You can learn more about Fred Smith and FedEx at Frederick W. Smith-FedEx. Then, respond to questions #1 to #5 listed on the textbook’s page 303 (the chapter’s theories and concepts should support your explanations for each question):

How do the standards set by Fred Smith for the FedEx teams improve organizational performance?

• What motivates the members of FedEx to remain highly engaged in their teams?
• Describe the role FedEx managers play in facilitating team effectiveness.
• What type of teams does FedEx use? Provide evidence from the case to support your answer.