Table 1.

Definitions of Common Terms

Term	Definition
Group	Two or more people contributing to a common product who each perform their own specific work relatively independently of each other and do not depend upon the work of the other to complete their task6
Team	Two or more people who interact dynamically, interdependently, and adaptively to achieve a common valued goal, shared within the context of some larger group or organization7
Interdependency	The situation in which people are mutually reliant on one another in order to complete their work and achieve their goals15
Teamwork	The knowledge, behavioral skills, and attitudes that team members use to manage these interdependent tasks14