3 Discussions

each discussion 1pg

1)Part a: Think about how to build teams in terms of designing the task, selecting the people, and then, managing their relationships. How would compose a team for completing a course/work project in terms of the three dimensions listed above. How would you incorporate diversity in designing a team?

Part b: Discuss team identity. Why do you feel attached to certain groups and teams but not to others?

2)Each of us perceives “ethics” from our own point of reference as to what is or is not ethical. This assignment asks you to consider ethics and whistleblowers. Select one of the behaviors listed below for your discussion posting. Base your posting on your relationship with the “unethical person” and any risk involved in “whistle blowing”.

1. Stealing from an employer

2. Falsifying a time sheet

3. Padding an expense account

4. Falsifying any document or record

5. Lying about the conduct of a co-worker

3)In a hostage crises, is it ethical for a government to agree to grant a terrorist immunity if he releases the hostages, even though the government has every intention of capturing and prosecuting the terrorist once his hostages are released?

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Building Teams

Part A

When tackling a course/work project, establishing an effective team is important to get the work done. For the individuals to work successfully as a group, team building strategies should be put in place (Cardinal, 2015). The strategies seek to get the best out of the team efforts to complete the assigned tasks. The team building strategies seek to establish the team based on the three dimensions; designing the task, selecting the people and managing their relationships. For the team to be successful, it is important for the members to acknowledge that they are not participating for individual recognition. As such, selecting the right members for the group is of utmost importance. Besides, the members should work to keep their ambitions out of the group activities.

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