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TLE – Technology and Livelihood Education- Grade 7/8
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 - Module 2: Working in Team Environment (WTE)
First Edition, 2020

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Introductory Message

For the facilitator:

Welcome to the TLE- Animal Production 7/8 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module
2 on Working in Team Environment

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both
from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the
learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their
personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners
acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and
circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of the
module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that will help
you in guiding the learners.

For the learner:

Welcome to the TLE- Animal Production 7/8 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module
2 on Working in Team Environment
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

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This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

This will give you an idea of the skills or

What I Need to Know
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

This part includes an activity that aims to check what

What I Know
you already know about the lesson to take. If you get
all the answers correct (100%), you may decide to
skip this module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link the

current lesson with the previous one.

In this portion, the new lesson will be introduced to

What’s New
you in various ways such as a story, a song, a poem,
a problem opener, an activity or a situation.
This section provides a brief discussion of the lesson.
What is It
This aims to help you discover and understand new
concepts and skills.
This comprises activities for independent practice to
What’s More solidify your understanding and skills of the topic.
You may check the answers to the exercises using
the Answer Key at the end of the module.

This includes questions or blank sentence/paragraph

What I Have Learned to be filled in to process what you learned from the
lesson.
This section provides an activity which will help you
What I Can Do
transfer your new knowledge or skill into real life
situations or concerns.
This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of
Assessment
mastery in achieving the learning competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to you to

enrich your knowledge or skill of the lesson learned.
This contains answers to all activities in the module.
Answer Key

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At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in

developing this module.
The following are some reminders in using this module:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to
consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain
deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master the
Working in Team Environment. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many
different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level
of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But
the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you
are now using.
This module is about:
• Working in Team Environment
After going through this module, you are expected to be able to:
LO 1. Describe team roles and scope
LO 2. Set and meet work priorities
LO 3. Work as a team member

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 What I Know

Let us see what you know about working team environment.

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer in your activity
notebook.
1. The degree to which members feel connected with and committed to a group is
known as:
A. cohesiveness
B. team potency
C. productivity
D. efficiency

2. What pair are methods of making team decisions?

A. Lack of response and unanimity
B. lack of response and minor rule
C. All votes are equal recruitment
D. Feedback and unanimity

3. A _____________ consists of a small collection of people who interact with each

other, usually face-to-face, over time in order to reach goals.
A. group
B. society
C. pattern
D. collection

4. You are thrilled about the idea of working on a culturally diverse team at work, but
you realize it will involve special skills and effort. Experts offer the following advice
for making the most of multicultural teams:
A. Meet in smaller time increments than usual
B. Select one culture as the model and ask everyone to follow its
customs.
C. If possible, include an even distribution of people from various
cultures.
D. When preparing an interaction, don’t focus on what is different about
the cultures; focus on what is the same.

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5. Which of the following is true of group problem solving?
A. Most breakthrough are made by “lone geniuses” rather than by groups.
B. Groups usually have fewer resources than individuals do.
C. Diverse cultural expectations usually don’t affect groups.
D. Group work increases the likelihood of catching errors.

6. Which of the following is not a stage of team development?

A. forming
B. deciding
C. storming
D. adjourning

7. Members of a(n) _____________ have been cross-trained so each person is

able to perform the duties of all the other team members.
A. multifunctional
B. cross-functional
C. self-directed
D. functional

8. The process of making an expectation a reality.

A. problem solving
B. brainstorming
C. criteria
D. goal

9. When addressing someone involved in a conflict, __________.

A. Use “you” messages.
B. Try to embarrass them.
C. Talk to him or her in front of other people.
D. Treat the person as you would want to be treated.

10. That which a person wants to attain.

A. goal
B. constraint
C. compromise
D. problem solving

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 What’s In

Directions: Loop for the following words.

1. COMMUNICATION
2. INFORMATION
3. ORGANIZING
4. RECORDING
5. OBSERVING

Do you know those terms? How would those terms help you understand about the
previous module?

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 What’s New

Examine the photo below. Answer to the questions below. Write your answer in your
activity notebook.

Questions:
1. Based from the pictures, what happened to the broilers/ poultry?
2. As a caretaker, how would you handle this situation?

What is It

LO1. DESCRIBE TEAM ROLES AND SCOPE

A team role is a tendency to perform, contribute and interrelate with
others in a particular way. Team role shows the different types of contribution that
makes a team.

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Ways to Achieve Team Goals
Team leaders play important role in setting the stage for them to success.
Each member of the team should be acknowledged and encouraged to share
ideas. When team members feel needed, they are more likely to feel personally
invested in achieving the goals of the group.

1. Shared goals
Team strives to accomplish a set of common goals and objectives. Rather
than focusing on the goals of one or two individuals, teams reach a consensus
on what needs to be done. Each team member brings his unique perspective
and skill to set the group.

2. Problem solving success

Because teams usually consist of employees with different skill sets, one of
the objectives of team work is thorough problem solving. The idea is that the
combined knowledge of the team will result in more efficient problem solving.
A team environment gives individual employees the chance to share their
expertise with others. This may lead to an increased sense of support and
willingness to collaborate.

3. Enhanced productivity
Team development goals often include a desire to increase productivity in
the workplace. By assigning multiple employees to the same set of tasks, more
can get done in less time.

4. Relationship building
Effective teamwork requires that each member listens and participates.
Everyone should have a chance to present his ideas and opinions. Team
members must learn to find common ground and determine the best way to
work together peacefully. In a team, employees get a better sense of what their
co-workers are like and they learn to establish trust. Employees may form
social relationships with each other. These relationships may become
beneficial to future team and individual project.

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Team Member Role and Responsibilities
1. Executing all tasks assigned by the team leader or manager diligently, on
schedule and to the highest standard.
2. Working with team members to achieve daily, weekly and monthly targets.
3. Expanding your skills by attending workshops and training sessions.
4. Effectively managing your time by prioritizing urgent tasks.
5. Answering or escalating concerns and queries from clients or other
stakeholders.

LO2. SET AND MEET WORK PRIORITIES

3 Types of Organizational Goals
1. Strategic goals - are goals set by the top management of the organization.
Usually long term and from this goal, others are made and set for different time -
frames and areas.

2. Tactical goals- focus on how to operationalize actions necessary to achieve the

strategic goals.

3. Operational goals- are usually made to tackle short- term issues associated with
the tactical goals and lower managers are responsible for their attainment.

Types of Team Objectives

Team objectives are a list of goals for a team that are used for performance management
1. Cost- an amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something.

2. Efficiency- the output you get for a unit of input.

3. Labor productivity- is the average revenue produced in an hour of work.

4. Revenue- The gross income returned by an investment

5. Marketing- The process or technique of promoting, selling, and distributing a

product or service

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 6. Data- Factual information (such as measurements or statistics) used as a basis
for reasoning, discussion, or calculation.

7. Cycle Time- Process that is regularly repeated in the same order

8. Quality- Degree of excellence of the products, services, processes or

communications.

9. Risk- a situation involving exposure to danger

10. Customer service- Improving customer service with policies, procedures, training
or organizational culture initiatives. Typically measured with customer satisfaction.

11. Customer experience- is your customer’s holistic perception of their experience

with your business. It is the result of every interaction a customer has with your
business.

12. Investments- An action or process for profit or material result.

13. Employees- One employed by another usually for wages or salary and in a
position below the executive level.

14. Environment and communities- The aggregate of social and cultural conditions
that influence the life of an individual in a certain society.

15. Compliance- typically achieved by implementing controls and measured by

achieving certification.

Tips to Manage Work Priorities

1. Step back and look at the bigger picture.

2. Establish your priorities.

3. Allocate your time to the tasks that matter.

4. Plan your weeks and daily tasks lists.

5. Manage your emails.

6. Minimize distractions and interruptions.

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 7. Don’t procrastinate.

8. Keep your work space clean and organized.

Implement Best Practices of Equipment Maintenance Data

1. Gather baseline information. After collecting all necessary data on your capital
assets, you can estimate the approximate equipment usage.

2. Choose an appropriate support system.

3. Put together Maintenance Checklists.

4. Develop in Consistency in Inspection.

5. Send out Custom Reminders.

LO3. WORK AS A TEAM MEMBER

Teamwork is defined as “a joint action by a group of people, in which each person

shares his/her individual interests and opinions to the unity and efficiency of the group”.
This does not mean that the individual is no longer important; however, it does not mean
that effective and efficient teamwork goes beyond the accomplishments. The most
effective teamwork is produced when all the individuals involve harmoniously their
contributions and work towards the common goal.

The most important element of teamwork is share information. Teamwork has

become an important part of the working culture.

Here are few qualities that a successful team possesses.

1. They communicate well with each other.

1.1 Strategies for effective communication

a. Focus on the issue, not the person
b. Be genuine rather than manipulative
c. Be flexible towards others.
d. Value yourself and your own experiences

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 2. They focus on goals and result.

3. Everyone contributes their fair share.

4. They offer each other support.

5. Good leadership.

6. They have fun.

Five Elements of Successful Teamwork

1. Communication- most important part of team work and involves consistently
updating each person and never assuming that everyone has the same
information.

2. Delegation- teams that work together understand the strengths and weaknesses
of each team member

3. Efficiency

4. Ideas

5. Support

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 What’s More

Directions: Read the following statement below and put a check on the box
appropriate for your answer.
True False
1. Teamwork has become an important part of the working
culture.

2. Team strives to focus on the goals of one or two individuals,

on what needs to be done rather than to accomplish a set of
common goals and objectives.

3. Team development goals often include a desire to increase

productivity in the workplace.

4. Rotating team roles is a good way to keep all members

involved.

5. Improving the quality of products, services, processes or

communications is one of the objectives.

6. Keep your work space clean and organized.

7. You prefer to work on your own.

8. You think you are always right.

9. Successful problem solvers immediately look for solutions at

the first sign of the problem.

10. People who like to control others are the most effective team
leaders.

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 What I Have Learned

Directions: Complete the following statements by providing 3-5 sentences of what you
already know and what you have learned from the lesson.

After I study this module…

I already know something about the scope and rules of a team leader …
______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

I have learned that teamwork is …

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

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 What I Can Do

Contact a nearest poultry farm in your place. Conduct an interview thru cellphone to
poultry farm manager. Use the questions below as your guide in your interview.

Guide Questions:

1. What critical component of this position as poultry farm manager makes the work
challenging?

2. Please share me about a problem or disagreement you have had with your
previous supervisor.

3. What is the most annoying thing you’ve experienced about your co-workers?

4. Do you work well within a team?

5. What was the most difficult employee situation you found yourself as poultry farm
manager? How did you overcome the problem?

6. What is your greatest strength? How does it help you as poultry farm manager?

7. Please share to me your management style.

8. How do you manage stress among your team members?

9. How do you handle conflict between team members?

10. How do you delegate tasks to your team?

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 Assessment

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer in your test
notebook.
1. As a team leader, which is the first action you will do to solve a problem?
A. Identify and analyze the problem
B. Observe evaluate and adjust
C. Consider possible solutions
D. Collect and analyze data

2. The team leader made an impassioned plea to improve the level of cooperation
among and within the group. As the discussion develops you note that:
A. The majority of a team members are in favor of improving teamwork.
B. The majority of the team members want to continue to operate
independently.
C. All team members really seem concerned with helping each other, and
working as a team.
D. The team members are split-half are in favor of improving teamwork; half
would rather operate independently.

3. Which pair are methods of making team decisions?

A. Feedback and unanimity
B. All votes are equal recruitment
C. Lack of response and unanimity
D. Lack of response and minor role

4. A _____________ consists of people who interact with each other, usually face-
to-face, over time in order to reach goals.
A. group
B. pattern
C. feedback
D. collection

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5. You are thrilled about the idea of working on a culturally diverse team at work, but
you realized it will involve special skills and effort. Experts offer the following
advice for making the most of multicultural teams:
A. When preparing an interaction, don’t focus on what is different about the
cultures; focus on what is the same.
B. Select one culture as the model and ask everyone to follow its customs.
C. If possible, include an even distribution of people from various cultures.
D. Meet in smaller time increments than usual

6. Which of the following is true of group problem solving?

A. Most breakthrough are made by “lone geniuses” rather than by groups
B. Groups usually have fewer resources than individuals do.
C. Diverse cultural expectations usually don’t affect groups.
D. Group work increases the likelihood of catching errors.

7. Members of a _____________ have been cross-trained so each person is able to

perform the duties of all the other team members.
A. cross-functional
B. multifunctional
C. self-directed
D. functional

8. The process of making an expectation a reality.

A. goal
B. criteria
C. Brainstorming
D. Problem solving

9. When addressing someone involved in a conflict, __________.

A. Use “you” messages
B. Try to embarrass them.
C. Talk to him or her in front of other people.
D. Treat the person as you would want to be treated.

10. The degree to which members feel connected with and committed to a group is
known as:
A. efficiency
B. productivity
C. cohesiveness
D. team potency

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 Additional Activities

Answer the following questions. Write your answer in your activity notebook.

1. In your own understanding, explain team role and scope.

2. Is it important to have roles and responsibilities as team member? Why? Why not?

3. How do you manage your work priorities?

4. What is team work?

5. How does team work become successful?

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Assessment What’s More
1. A What I Can Do 1. True
2. C 2. False
3. A Answer may vary
3. True
4. A 4. True
5. C 5. True
6. D 6. True
7. B 7. True
Additional Activities 8. A What I Have Learned 8. False
9. D 9. False
Answer may vary 10. B Answer may vary
10. False
What’s In What I Know
1. A
2. D
3. A
4. C
5. D
What’s New 6. B
7. A
Answer may vary 8. D
9. D
10. A
Answer Key
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