interdependent
(adjective)
Mutually dependent; reliant on one another.
Examples of interdependent in the following topics:
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Modular Structure
- Interdependence among the units is limited because the focus of many SBUs is more inward than outward and because loyalty within SBUs tends to be very strong.
- Although modules are not generally interdependent, the modular organization is extremely flexible.
- An organization can also fill its own corporate needs internally by creating a new modular department, which can operate interdependently with the whole.
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Differences Between Groups and Teams
- Degree of interdependence: Team members are interdependent since they bring to bear a set of resources to produce a common outcome.
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Building a Culture of High Performance
- There is a strong sense of both results-orientation and employee interdependence.
- A high-performing team is best defined as a group of interdependent employees whose skills and personalities complement one another and lead to above-average operational results.
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Defining Teamwork
- Teamwork involves a set of interdependent activities performed by individuals who collaborate toward a common goal.
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Common Causes of Team Conflict
- While these can affect coordination of interdependent tasks, they can especially inhibit direct collaboration.
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Team Cohesiveness
- Some suggest that cohesiveness among group members develops from a heightened sense of belonging, as well as from collaboration and interdependence.
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Accountability in Teams
- Since team tasks are interdependent, the quality of one person's work affects that of the others.
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CPM and PERT Charts
- It is particularly useful for projects that have interdependent steps and/or processes.
- The cumulative process of transforming various independent efforts into an interdependent value-added proposition is often complex; CPM/PERT charts allow project managers to visualize tasks chronologically.
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The Impact of Interpersonal Conflict on Team Performance
- Communication can suffer when people withdraw their attention or participation, leading to poor coordination of interdependent tasks.
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How Values Influence Behavior
- Culture is also largely relevant to how values shape behavior, as a given organizational culture can create camaraderie and social interdependence.