MHA5010 WEEK 4 DISCUSSION AND PROJECT

MHA5010 WEEK 4 DISCUSSION INSTRUCTIONS

Week 4 Discussion

 Supporting Lectures:

Review the following lecture:

· Groups

Before beginning work on this discussion forum, please review the link “ Doing Discussion Questions Right ,” the expanded grading rubric for the forum below, and any specific instructions for this topic.

Before the end of the unit, begin commenting on at least two of your classmates’ responses. You can ask technical questions or respond generally to the overall experience. Be objective, clear, and concise. Always use constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the goal of positive progress. Submit your responses in the Discussion Area.

Groups

Group power is pointless without it having something to do. So, when considering any group, remember to assess the target of their influence because different targets will respond to different types of power. There are many different things that can give them capacities to influence, and probably the easiest way to explore this is to understand power. Do you have groups in your organization that have “power”? Analyze why the group is considered powerful. Respond to the questions below.

Tasks:

In a minimum of 200 words, post your responses to the following to the Discussion Area:

· What are the important elements that contribute to the group’s power base?

·  Is there a perception among employees in your organization that there is disparity when it comes to the “powerful group” and other work groups?

· What can managers do to minimize the negative reactions or conflicts between groups in case the perception of power disparity exists?

To support your work, use your course and textbook readings and also use the  South University Online Library . As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Your initial posting should be addressed at 200 words as noted in the attached Adobe PDF. Submit your document to this Discussion Area by the due date assigned. Be sure to cite your sources using APA format.

MHA5010 WEEK 4 PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions

Group work and the development of teams is at the forefront of many organizational strategies as it represents a means to capitalize on diverse knowledge and talents. However, building high functioning teams is not an easy process and often requires time and effort from all those involved.

Research the forming-storming-norming-performing model presented by Tuckman and provide the following in a 3- to 5-page paper:

· Overview of the model, including key features of each stage

· The types of leadership strategies necessary for each stage

· Specific actions necessary to ensure success throughout the stage and into the next stage

To support your work, use your course and textbook readings as well as the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Submission Details:

Name your paper as SU_MHA5010_W4_Project_LastName_FirstName.

By the due date assigned, submit it to the Submissions Area.