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JMatthes

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Team Formation and Operation Juanita has just been asked to head a cross-functional team at work, assuming a directive role. Members of her team exhibit various behaviors: Tom speaks long and often, Robert tries to keep tensions low, Jim is never prepared, Monica constantly complains, and Kumar tries to make sure everyone is heard. As they meet the first couple of times, Tom and Monica push to develop strategies to achieve their goals. Discuss the various negative and positive roles found in the group. In what ways can the negative roles be diminished? At what stage of team development are Tom and Monica operating, and what stages should the team go through before strategies are developed?

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The three steps in the deductive strategy used for good- and neutral-news messages indicate the requirement for a three-paragraph document format.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

The following roles are represented in the team:

a . Positive group roles:
i. Juanitaleader
ii. Robertharmonizer
iii. Kumarfacilitator

b. Negative group roles:
i. Tomdominator
ii. Jimairhead
iii. Monicadetractor

Negative roles are extinguished as a group communicates openly about its goals, strategies, and expectations.
Tom and Monica seem to be at the norming stage as they are involved in developing strategies and activities that promote goal achievement. The team could benefit by first spending time forming (becoming acquainted with each other and the assigned task) and storming (dealing with conflicting personalities and ideas). The team could then more effectively develop strategies to accomplish its tasks and more likely reach its optimal performance level.

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JMatthes

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Reply 2 on: Jun 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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