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Book Analysis Assignment The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable

(Author: Patrick M. Lencioni)

_____________________________________________________ Assignment: Read the book (available at the HTC bookstore, community library or on-line booksellers). After finishing the book, please write a 3-4 page analysis of the book discussing the following questions. Again, please cite specific examples and concepts from the book including the page number in parentheses. Please drop your Book Analysis (saved as a Microsoft Word document or rich text format) in the drop box located in D2L. Questions for analysis:

1. How does this theory of group dynamics differ from our textbook?

2. Who was your favorite character? How did this character help or hinder the group’s effectiveness?

3. How is conflict handled in this book? How does it relate to the concepts outlined in our text?

4. What surprised you in this book?

5. What experiences have you had in a group setting that allowed you to relate to this book?

Grading Rubric: 68-75 Assignment includes 8-10 clearly referenced examples from the 5 D (Five Dysfunctions of a Team) book

and personal experiences. The analysis applies 5-6 concepts from our text to the examples (including definitions and page numbers) and answers all five questions above. This analysis fully demonstrates understanding and the ability to apply course knowledge and information. Is free of grammatical or mechanical errors

60-67 Assignment includes 6-7 clearly referenced examples from the 5 D book and personal experiences. The

analysis applies 3-4 concepts from our text to the examples (including definitions and page numbers) and answers all five questions above. This analysis fully demonstrates understanding and the ability to apply course knowledge and information. Contains only minor grammatical or mechanical errors.

53-59 Assignment includes 4-5 clearly referenced examples from the 5 D book and personal experiences. The

analysis applies 1-2 concepts from our text to the examples (includes definitions or page numbers) and answers all five questions above. This analysis minimally demonstrates understanding and the ability to apply course knowledge and information. Contains only minor grammatical or mechanical errors.

45-52 Assignment includes 3 or fewer referenced example from the 5 D book and personal experience. The

analysis applies one (1) or less concepts from our text to the examples (including definitions or page numbers) and does not answer all five questions above. This analysis minimally demonstrates understanding and the ability to apply course knowledge and information. Contains grammatical or mechanical errors that interfere with comprehension.

0-44 Assignment does not include referenced examples from the 5 D book and personal experience. The

analysis applies one (1) or less concepts from our text to the examples (not including definitions or page numbers) and does not answer all five questions above. This analysis fails to demonstrate understanding and the ability to apply course knowledge and information. Contains many grammatical or mechanical errors that interfere with comprehension.

Meets course goals: #1 – Analyze how groups develop