While providing continuing education about group dynamics and team building, the nurse manager attempts to explain the difference between a group and a team. Which statement by the manager is most effective?
1. A team is bigger than a group.
2. Teams have authority; groups may be informal.
3. A group has similar goals, whereas a team's goals are dissimilar.
4. Groups are formally designated by the organization, while teams are generally informally organized.
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Rationale 1: Size is not the deciding factor between a group and a team.
Rationale 2: Teams have a designated task and line authority. Groups may be either formal or informal.
Rationale 3: Teams have similar goals. Groups may have similar goals or may consist of individuals who perform tasks independently of each other.
Rationale 4: Teams are created by the organization. Groups may be formally created by the organization or may be informal and not recognized by the organization.
Global Rationale:
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