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DISCUSSION INSTRUCTIONS
The Discussion Threads present an opportunity for you to evaluate yourself and your role within
your organization. At the beginning of Module 2: Week 2 Self-Concepts and Perceptions and –
Module 5: Week 5 Foundation of Team Dynami , you will complete multiple self-assessment –cs
activities and select one to discuss. You will be required to write a thread of at least 250 words
on the self-assessment, complete with page references and specifics to document the respons e,
and submit it to the corresponding Discussion Thread. Correct use of English and grammar are
required. You will find the Self-Assessment Activities in Connect.
Additionally, you will be required to submit a substantive written reply of at least 100 words to
at least 2 classmates’ Discussion Threads.
These are the activities you must complete. They are found at the end of the indicated chapter.
Discussion Thread: Self-Concept:
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SELF-ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY
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Are You Introverted or Extraverted?
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How Do You Cope With Stressful Situations?
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How Strong Are Your Growth Needs?
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What is your Preferred Decision-Making Style?
Discussion Thread: Team Dynamics:
CHAPTER
SELF-ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY
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What Team Roles Do You Prefer?
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Are You An Active Listener?
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What’s Your Approach to Influencing Co-Workers?
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What’s Your Preferred Conflict Handling Style?
To complete your thread:
1. Complete four self-assessments. Select one to discuss with the class.
2. Conduct a search through the Jerry Falwell Library to find and read 1 recent scholarly
business article that relates to the self-assessment content.
3. Submit a thread that contains the following information in the following format, using the
headers so that you ensure that all aspects of the assignment are completed as required.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in a point deductions.
a. Self-assessment: Give a brief explanation of the selected self-assessment and your
results. The textbook should be used and cited for this portion of the assignment.
b. Discussion:
i. Give a brief discussion of how the article relates to the self-assessment and
how you can use the self-assessment results to contribute to an
organization. This gives you the opportunity to add value to the discussion
by sharing your experiences, thoughts, and opinions. Draw your peers into
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discussion of topics by asking questions This is the most important part of .
the thread.
ii. Biblical Integration: Use at least one appropriate scripture verse or
narrative from the Bible to support your discussion and use it in proper
context. How can you apply Scripture to the assessment results?
c. References: Each reference and article read must adhere to current APA edition
format. Include the complete URL for the selected article (use a persistent k for lin
articles from the Jerry Falwell Library). These do not count toward the 250-word
requirement.
4. Threads are due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module 2: Week 2 Self-Concepts –
and Perceptions and Module 5: Week 5 Foundation of Team Dynamics. –
To complete your replies:
1. Read the threads of your classmat . Expect to spend some time reviewing all es each day
threads and replies, even those in which you are not involved.
2. Write a reply of at least 100 words to at least 2 of your classmates’ threads. You should
expect to answer questions posed within each discussion thread. Student interaction is
key to success in this course.
3. Replies are due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) Monday of Module 3: Week3 High Performance –
Team Development and Module 6: Week 6 Conflict and Negotiations in the –
Workplace. Both replies must be submitted together to earn credit for this portion of the
assignment. If replies are submitted late, then they must be submitted in the same week
(all at once) to earn credit. Replies submitted in multiple weeks will not be graded.
