Homework: West Coast
The purpose for this homework is analyzing methods of poor communication and its effect on motivation, teamwork, and effective conflict management and resolution.
Write a paper (1,600 to 1,800 words) in which you address the following based on the information provided in the "West Coast Transit Case Study" resource.
1) Describe the three criteria for evaluating effective team/group work (as stated in the textbook) and use the criteria to analyze the effectiveness of the team.
2) Review each of the five stages of group formation. Determine what stage(s) are evident in the case and provide a justification of your response.
3) Apply Schein's three behavioral profiles to specific members of the team. Identify how the profiles are demonstrated in the case.
4) Evaluate whether the communication among the participants in the case was effective or not. Justify your answer by considering any existing barriers to communication.
5) Review the two main types of conflicts described in the textbook. Explain how each type of conflict is evident in the case.
6) Propose how Denson should resolve the conflict in this case using one direct conflict management approach. Explain your response.
7) Additionally, propose an indirect conflict management approach. Explain your response.
8) Identify one specific leadership activity and one specific maintenance activity that should be encouraged. Identify the most significant disruptive behavior that should be discouraged.
9) Identify a significant motivational problem experienced by each individual: Jing, Mahonney and Tanney. Describe how Denson should motivate each person. Be sure to provide a specific motivational suggestion for each person based on their motivational needs. Ensure that you have at least one suggestion from each of the motivational theory/techniques: content theories, process theories, and reinforcement strategies.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, 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 student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.