Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305502215
Author: Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 14, Problem 1GL
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Forming groups and choosing a loved TV show agreed on by all members and accepted by the instructor.
Introduction:
The TV show chosen by the team is ‘Suits’, which is based upon law and enforcement which can be considered as family and user friendly.
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Consider four teams, a, b, c, and d (the options below). Based on our understanding of the personality of a good team, which of the four teams below would you expect to have the worst teamwork?
A. Most team members are high on openness and low on neuroticism
B. Some team members are very high on conscientiousness and others are very low on conscientiousness
C. Some team members are very high on agreeableness and others are very low on agreeableness
D. Most team members are high on conscientiousness and high on agreeableness
The Tuckman model is a popular model--but there are others. Another notable model is the punctuated equilibrium model of team development. Punctuated Equilibrium
Which of these, in your opinion, better reflects what actually happens in teams?
Weaker teams with a better game plan very often defeat stronger teams, and the same thing happening the business world. Do you agree with statement? Yes, or no? Explain you answer
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Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)
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