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"Zenger and Associates $(1994)$ suggest several differences in the environments typical work groups and teams. In the typical work environment, a manager determines and plans the work of his$/$her subordinates and the jobs $($tasks$)$ are narrowly defined, whereas in the team environment the manager collaborates with subordinates as peers and jointly establishes and plans the work. Thus, the skill set required is broader, providing for individual growth and development, often accomplished within the context of cross training and working directly with other team members. Moreover, this learning process is continuous and is part of the culture of the unit. Because joint accountability exists, people work together, rather than working individually on specific tasks as happens more traditionally" $($as cited in Abyad, $2018,$ p$\mathrm{.}13).$

At your workplace, are you currently part of a team or group as defined above? Would you have had the same answer at the beginning of class, as you do now? If you feel you are part of an underperforming team, what parts of the necessary components stated above do you feel are missing?