COM140 all modules discussions latest 2018 may

Module 1 discussion

DQ1 If you don't have the correct Composition for your team and no other resources are available, how would you ensure team performance?

DQ2 Whatley (2012) approaches groups from the perspective of the individual rather than the more common external observations of the group. Do you agree with his conceptualizations of the stages of self? Why or why not?

Module 2 discussion

DQ1 Explain the team competencies scale for assessment and how it plays or could play into your everyday work environment.

DQ2 The Sakulkijkarn (2013) article breaks down the composition of effective teams as defined by Tuckman's (1965) theory of group dynamics. Think of an effective team that you've been part of. Did all of these roles exist? If so, provide an example of a task accomplished by each role. If not, think of a current task you are undertaking with a group and define the actions each role should take to complete the task.

Module 3 discussion

DQ1 What are the alternative approaches to data gathering and data analysis? Why are there alternatives? Explain real-world situations that might suggest using each alternative, and why.

DQ2 The Prytherch (2012) article references Tuckman's (1965) stages of group dynamics (forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning). After forming, a period of storming may occur where the group members strive for leadership or simply to be heard. What is your reaction to Prytherch's findings regarding gender?

Module 4 discussion

DQ1 Explain the three essential dilemmas of coping with hidden disagreement in teams and how they have, or have not, worked in your experience. Also explain why you believe they will, or will not, work if you have not used them before.

DQ2 Read the article by Perry, Karney, and Spencer (2013). Is conflict necessary for teams to reach the highest levels of performing? Why or why not?

Module 5 discussion

DQ1 What are the five skills of disruptive innovators? How do they allow employees to develop into innovative team leaders?

DQ2 As a team leader, how would you overcome the five traps to brainstorming?

Module 6 discussion

DQ1 Explain how a core mission and sub-goals can make for a more successful temporary team.

DQ2 One of the best ways to begin a planning meeting is using the formula: who we are, why we're here, and what we hope to accomplish. Describe how temporary teams function under these guideline.

Module 7 discussion

DQ1 What are the cultural variables that influence multicultural teams? Which is most important to you? Why?

DQ2 Today's society is increasingly moving toward work-at-home virtual teams. One of your workers (Dave) complains that another (Cynthia) is rude in their email correspondence. After talking with Cynthia, she states that she likes to keep her communications short and on-point, but is never rude. How would you control for this type of miscommunication?

Module 8 discussion

DQ1 In your opinion, what trends will challenge organizations in the future? Explain how and why the trends will affect business.

DQ2 If you don't have the correct Composition for your team and no other resources are available, how would you ensure team performance?

Knowing what you know now, what policy would you implement to address team composition?

In the first module of this course you were provided a Discussion Question where one team member accused the other of being rude. Knowing what you know now, what policy would you implement to address team communication?