Homework
Chapter 9: Foundations of Group Behavior
Learning Objectives:
1. Distinguish between the different types of groups.
2. Describe the punctuated-equilibrium model of group development.
3. Show how role requirements change in different situations.
4. Demonstrate how norms exert influence on an individual's behavior.
5. Show how status and size affect group performance.
6. Describe how issues of cohesiveness and diversity can be integrated for group effectiveness.
7. Contrast the strengths and weaknesses of group decision making.
Chapter 10: Understanding Work Teams
Learning Objectives:
1. Analyze the continued popularity of teams in organizations.
2. Contrast groups and teams.
3. Contrast the five types of team arrangements.
4. Identify the characteristics of effective teams.
5. Explain how organizations can create team players.
6. Decide when to use individuals instead of teams.
7. Reflect on the assigned readings for the week (Chapter 9 and 10). Identify what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding.
Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:
You have been working at Saxet Consulting for the past year and are expected to complete three client reviews per week. You have been very productive and have been completing two extra reviews per week. At a recent team meeting, you expected to receive praise from the President for this extra work; however, your manager took credit for the extra work and received the praise from the President. What has your manager violated and what is your likely reaction?
You are on a team which features individuals high in openness and emotional stability. What is the likely result of task conflict within your team? Why is this?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.