Hw due today at noon

Provide explanation, references to readings and lectures and outside references in your answers. Discuss and respond to your classmates' postings throughout the remainder of the week.

First, read the http://www.teambuildinginc.com/article_teammotivation.htm article and answer the following:

· Long-term team motivation that leads to accomplishing the firm's purpose or mission can occur, according to the author, if the personal wants and needs of individuals within the team are satisfied. What three suggestions would you offer that might assist managers in satisfying the needs and wants of team members?

· In addition to purpose and challenge, what are the other four key characteristics of highly motivated teams? Of the six characteristics, which three would be the most important to you as a team player? Please explain why you selected each of the three characteristics.

Next, read the http://triad.bizjournals.com/triad/stories/2001/02/12/smallb3.html article and discuss the following:

· According to the author, effective communication with others requires that a leader do what three things?

· The author also recommends six steps that should be taken in order to minimize miscommunications. Explain each of those steps. Which steps do you feel are most important? Why?

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