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Assignment 1.    Chapter 9: Foundations of Group Behavior

Learning Objectives:

1  Distinguish between the different types of groups.

2  Describe the punctuated-equilibrium model of group development.

3  Show how role requirements change in different situations. 

4  Demonstrate how norms exert influence on an individual’s behavior. 

5  Show how status and size affect group performance.

6  Describe how issues of cohesiveness and diversity can be integrated for group effectiveness.

7  Contrast the strengths and weaknesses of group decision making. 

Chapter 10: Understanding Work Teams

Learning Objectives:

1  Analyze the continued popularity of teams in organizations. 

2  Contrast groups and teams.

3  Contrast the five types of team arrangements.

Identify the characteristics of effective teams.

4  Explain how organizations can create team players.

5  Decide when to use individuals instead of teams.

Reflect on the assigned readings for the week (Chapter 9 and 10). Identify what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding.

Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:

1  You have been working at Saxet Consulting for the past year and are expected to complete three client reviews per week. You have been very productive and have been completing two extra reviews per week. At a recent team meeting, you expected to receive praise from the President for this extra work; however, your manager took credit for the extra work and received the praise from the President. What has your manager violated and what is your likely reaction?

2  You are on a team which features individuals high in openness and emotional stability. What is the likely result of task conflict within your team? Why is this? 

 450+ words and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced                                Assignmemt 2.                   Refer to chapter 9 and 10

1. Discuss the impact of conflicts on effectiveness of teams. Options Menu: Question Text

2. What are some special challenges that virtual teams face? For virtual teams to be effective, what should management ensure?

The assignment is to answer the question provided above in essay form. This is to be in narrative form. Bullet points should not to be used. The paper should be at least 1.5 - 2 pages in length, Times New Roman 12-pt font, double-spaced, 1 inch margins and utilizing at least one outside scholarly or professional source related to organizational behavior. This does not mean blogs or websites. This source should be a published article in a scholarly journal. This source should provide substance and not just be mentioned briefly to fulfill this criteria. The textbook should also be utilized. Do not use quotes. Do not insert excess line spacing. APA formatting and citation should be used.