PLEASE FIND THE CASE STUDY ATTACHED TO THE INSTRUCTION SECTION IN MY ACCOUNT WITH YOU…THANKS! UK sources only PLEASE! Link concepts and theories used to the case study Please include diagrams where needed Straight to the point Make it simple to understand

Part

Type of assessment

Word or time limit

Submission dates

010

A report that critically evaluates, using academic concepts, theories and models, the team performance evident within the case study (supplied). You must provide clear evidence of both positive and negative issues surrounding team dynamics and make recommendations for change.

3000

Mark

Learning Outcome

Effective Team and Performance Management Analysis and Evaluation

1. Clear introduction outlining what the report will cover, why it is important and how it is going to be covered.

5%

N/A

2. Apply the appropriate theories and concepts to critically analyse how team dynamics and team formation has occurred in the case study. This may include (but is not limited to) applying and analysing: team norms/values; stages of group development; interpersonal skills; team context, structure and team cohesion.

25%

LO1 & LO4

3. Evaluate the critical factors impacting on the team’s performance (i.e. team size; emotional intelligence; social loafing). Through this evaluation, summarise the main factors impacting on an effective team environment.

25%

LO2

Effective Team and Performance Management Recommendations

4. Explain the relevant recommendations for change to occur in the team, recognising conflict; leadership style; decision making and conformance. Explain how these recommendations could be implemented

20%

LO2

5. Identify the relevant changes required in leadership and management styles that may arise in implementing your chosen recommendations.

15%

LO3

Report Style and Academic Rigour

6. Your report should be well structured and presented. It should be set out as a report, including an executive summary; introduction and conclusion. Your report should clearly include academic theories, concepts and models, with supporting references, indicated in the report and listed in the references and bibliography.

10%

N/A

TOTAL MARKS

100%

Feedback

Mark

1. Clear introduction outlining what the report will cover, why it is important and how it is going to be covered

/5

2. Apply the appropriate theories and concepts to critically analyse how team dynamics and team formation has occurred in the case study. This may include (but is not limited to) applying and analysing: team norms/values; stages of group development; interpersonal skills; team context, structure and team cohesion.

/25

3. Evaluate the critical factors impacting on the team’s performance (i.e. team size; emotional intelligence; social loafing). Through this evaluation, summarise the main factors impacting on an effective team environment.

/25

4. Explain the relevant recommendations for change to occur in the team, recognising conflict; leadership style; decision making and conformance. Explain how these recommendations could be implemented.

/20

5. Identify the relevant changes required in leadership and management styles that may arise in implementing your chosen recommendations.

/15

6. Your report should be well structured and presented. It should be set out as a report, including an executive summary; introduction and conclusion. Your report should clearly include academic theories, concepts and models, with supporting references, indicated in the report and listed in the references and bibliography.

/10

Key text

Forsyth, D.R. 2013. Group Dynamics, 6th International Edition. Belmont, CA: Thomson Wadsworth. ISBN 0-534-36822-0.

This book requires the support of additional/ wider reading from the list below

This book examines all aspects of groups, dealing with such topics as the individual and the group, group formation, group development and socialization, structure and influence, leadership, performance, and intergroup relations in their own separate chapters.

Forsyth provides comprehensive coverage, including evolutionary psychology, social identity theory, individualism-collectivism, introversion/extraversion, primary and secondary groups, and the belongingness hypothesis.

Fourteen extended case studies illustrate the application of concepts to actual groups.

Conceptual analyses of groups are reviewed in depth, along with empirical studies that highlight important principles.

Forsyth explores topics that will interest both theoretically minded basic research scientists and applications-oriented group experts.

Books

Adair, J., 2007. Leadership for Innovation: How to Organize Team Creativity and Harvest Ideas. London, Kogan Page.

Belbin, M., 2010. Management Teams: Why they Succeed or Fail. London, Butterworth-Heinemann.

Ebook

Drucker, P., 1999. Management Challenges in the 21st Century.

HarperCollins

Hardingham, A., 1995. Working in Teams. Institute for Personnel Development

Jelphs, K., 2008. Working in Teams. Bristol, Policy.

Lencioni, P., 2004. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team – A Leadership Fable. San Fransisco, Jossey- Bass.

Thompson, L. L., 2011., Making the Team: A Guide for Managers. 4th International Edition. London: Pearson.

Thompson, L. L. and Hoon-Seok-Choi., 2013, (eds) Creativity and Innovation in Organizational Teams. London: Psychology Press.

Thompson, L. L., 2003. The Social Psychology of Organizational Behaviour: Key Readings. NewHove, Psychology Press.

Whelan, S. A., 2010. Creating Effective Teams: A Guide for Members and Leaders. 3rd ed. London, Sage.

Mueller, F. and Procter, S., 2002. Issues in Teamworking. Bradford, Emerald Group Publishing.

Ebook

Organizational Behaviour (OB)

Buchanan, D. and Huczynski, A., 2010. Organizational Behaviour. 7th ed. Financial Times, Prentice Hall.

Robbins, S. and Judge, T. A., 2012. Organizational Behaviour. Global ed. 15th ed. London, Pearson Education

Negotiation

Thompson, L. L., 2009. The Mind and Heart of the Negotiator. 4th ed. Harlow, Pearson Education.

Team decision making

Letsky, M. P., 2008. Macrorecognition in Teams: Theories and Methodologies. Aldershot, Ashgate

ebook

Kemp, J. M., 2008. Moving out of the Box: Tools for Team Decision Making. Westport, Conn, Praeger.

Teams & emotional intelligence (EI)

Ernst, C.and Martin, A., 2006. Critical Reflections: How Groups Learn from Success and Failure. Greensboro, N. C. Centre for Creative Leadership.

ebook

Levi, D., 2007. Group Dynamics for Teams. 2nd ed. London, Sage.

Senge, P., 2006. The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization. London, Random House Business.

Explores the links between leadership, creativity and change. Features case studies from MNC.

Considers the different Team Role behaviours which shape everyday interactions in teams.

This book looks at the future of management thinking and practice. It considers the changes in the world economy, and shifts in the practice of management.

This text looks at teamworking and considers the following: understanding the nature and make-up of teams; finding out if your team is on track; overcoming common teamworking problems

Introduces a range of theories, models and research to demonstrate the benefits - and pitfalls - inherent in teamworking.

Concisely examines, and suggests solutions to, dysfunctions. Provides in-depth readings which explore the dynamic relations between individual thinking, group processes, and organizational environment

Combines/ applies theory with/ to organisational practice.

Provides in-depth readings which explore the dynamic relations between individual thinking, group processes, and organizational environment

A collection of readings (e.g. science of organizational behaviour; decision making; negotiation and social dilemmas; groups and teams; procedural justice; relationships and trust; and vales, norms and politics)

A practical guide for building and sustaining top performing teams with real- life examples and problem solving skills.

Focuses upon, and explores, the experiences of teamworking and being managed in teams.

Generic overview and synopsis of underpinning concepts, theories, models and frameworks which are applied in the organization of workplace teams; and to analyse and explain the dynamic operation of teams in different workplace settings.

This text provides an integrated view of what to do and what to avoid during negotiation. Integrates theory, scientific research, and practical examples.

Provides a greater understanding of the macrocognitive (e.g ideas, beliefs, decisions) processes which support collaborative team activity

Identifies five decision-making profiles related to effective/ ineffective decision making

Provides managers with specific advice on how to complete a developmental task or solve a leadership challenge.

Relates and applies psychological concepts of group dyamics to teams and group processes.

Explains and explores teams in relation to a much broader environmental variables or systems dynamics

Specific journal articles

Fisher, S.G., Hunter, T.A, and Macrosson, W.D.K. 1998. The structure of Belbin’s team roles. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology. 71: 283-288.

Druskat, V.U., and Wolff, S.B., 2001. Building the emotional intelligence of groups. Harvard Business Review.

Gibson, C., and Vermeulen, F., 2003. A Healthy divide: Subgroups as a stimulus for team learning behaviour. Administrative Science Quarterly. 48: 202-239.

Hart, Paul’t., 1991. Irving, L. Janis’ Victims of Groupthink. Political Psychology. 12(2): 247-278

Huusko, L., 2007. Teams as substitutes for leadership. Team Performance Management. 13(7/8): 244-278.

Medina, F.J, Munduate, L. and Dorado, M.A., 2005. Types of intragroup conflict and affective relations. Journal of Managerial Psychology. 20(3/4): 219-230.

Rosh, L., Offerman, L.R., and Van Diest, R., 2012. Too close for comfort? Distinguishing between team intimacy and team cohesion. Human Resource Management Review. 22: 116-127.

Tannenbaum, S.I., Mathieu, J.E., Salas, E. and Cohen, D., 2012., Teams are changing: Are research and practice evolving fast enough? Industrial and Organizational Psychology. 5: 2-24.

All available on the VLE