Analyze methods of poor communication and its effect on motivation, teamwork, and effective conflict management and resolution.
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Describe the three criteria for evaluating effective team/group work (as stated in the textbook) and use the
criteria to analyze the effectiveness of the team.
Review each of the five stages of group formation. Determine what stage(s) are evident in the case and
provide a justification of your response.
Apply Schein’s three behavioral profiles to specific members of the team. Identify how the profiles are
demonstrated in the case.
Evaluate whether the communication among the participants in the case was effective or not. Justify your
answer by considering any existing barriers to communication.
Review the two main types of conflicts described in the textbook. Explain how each type of conflict is evident in
the case.
Propose how Denson should resolve the conflict in this case using one direct conflict management approach.
Explain your response.
Additionally, propose an indirect conflict management approach. Explain your response.
Identify one specific leadership activity and one specific maintenance activity that should be encouraged.
Identify the most significant disruptive behavior that should be discouraged.
Identify a significant motivational problem experienced by each individual: Jing, Mahonney, and Tanney.
Describe how Denson should motivate each person. Be sure to provide a specific motivational suggestion for
each person based on their motivational needs. Ensure that you have at least one suggestion from each of the
motivational theory/techniques: content theories, process theories, and reinforcement strategies.
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