Ps2100 week 4 assignment worksheet

 PS2100: Week 4 Assignment Worksheet

As you complete your weekly reading, answer the questions below.

Please review the following writing guidelines prior to answering the questions:

· Remember to respond to the questions using your own words.

· Do NOT copy responses from the textbook, internet or other resources. This is plagiarism, which is illegal, and may result in a failing grade.

· You MUST paraphrase information in your own words and not transfer word-for-word.

· For information on how to avoid plagiarism, please visit the Writing Center in the Student Success Center

Part 1: Teamwork involves working together to achieve something beyond the capabilities of individuals working alone.

After reading page 333 in your textbook, describe the two (2) types of teams.

8 points

Answer:

Type your description of the first type of teams

Type your description of the second type of teams

Part 2: Group cohesiveness is the attractiveness and closeness that group members have for one another and for the group. Group size can play a part in the cohesiveness of a group.

After reading page 337 in your textbook, describe a group you were a part of that had a set task and if the size of the group was appropriate for achieving what needed to be accomplished.

10 points

Answer:

Type your answer here

Type your name here(See next page for par t 3)

Type your name here

Part 3: Group norms are a group’s shared expectations of its member’s behavior.

After reading page 337 in your textbook, describe the three (3) ways group norms are enforced and if the way is positive or negative.

12 points

Answer:

Type your description of the first way group norms are enforced and if it is positive or negative

Type your description of the second way group norms are enforced and if it is positive or negative

Type your description of the third way group norms are enforced and if it is positive or negative

Part 4: Roles are shared expectations of how group members will fulfill the requirements of their position.

After reading page 338 in your textbook, explain whether group roles/expectations should be defined by the designated group leader or agreed upon by each group member?

10 points

Answer:

Type your answer here

Type your name here(See next page for par t 5)

Part 5: There are six (6) potential team member problems that might arise when working in a group.

After reading page 348 in your textbook, list the six (6) problem team members and explain how to handle each so they do not have a negative effect on your meeting.

30 points

What is the first problem team member and how should this type be handled so he/she does not have a negative effect on your meeting?

List the first problem member and type your explanation here

5 points

What is the second problem team member and how should this type be handled so he/she does not have a negative effect on your meeting?

List the first problem member and type your explanation here

5 points

What is the third problem team member and how should this type be handled so he/she does not have a negative effect on your meeting?

List the first problem member and type your explanation here

5 points

What is the fourth problem team member and how should this type be handled so he/she does not have a negative effect on your meeting?

List the first problem member and type your explanation here

5 points

What is the fifth problem team member and how should this type be handled so he/she does not have a negative effect on your meeting?

List the first problem member and type your explanation here

5 points

What is the sixth problem team member and how should this type be handled so he/she does not have a negative effect on your meeting?

List the first problem member and type your explanation here

5 points

You will earn additional points if you correctly submit the worksheet to the assignment dropbox.

5 points

You will earn additional points if you use proper sentence structure, grammar and spelling.

5 points

Revised 9/8/14