Week 1 ****For Suraya*****
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wk1.docxReadings Read the following chapters in Group Behavior in Organizations:
1. Chapter 1: Introduction
2. Chapter 2: Research Methods to Study Groups
Discussions To participate in the following discussions, go to this week's Discussion link in the left navigation.
1. Organizational Design More than ever, groups and teams are responsible for executing tasks in the workplace. Take a position on the following statement: All organizations should use the group structure as the basic building block for designing and organizing jobs. Provide examples to support your answer. In your responses to classmates, take the opposite position your classmates have presented and provide a convincing response designed to change their minds. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.
2. The Research Project Identify a generic organization (e.g., manufacturing plant, hospital, educational institution). You will use this same organization in your Final Project. Assume that you are part of a research team examining work groups in the organization to determine factors that enhance or inhibit group productivity. Identify what factors you would examine in your research and provide a rationale for your choice. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.
