Groups, Teams, and Conflict
Fred Lombardo
MTG/311
May 31, 2015
John Clair

Groups, Teams, and Conflict
University of Phoenix Material
Team Strategy Plan

1. Complete the following table to address the creation of teams at Riordan Manufacturing.

Strategy | Strengths | Weaknesses | During forming stage members roles are defined | By defining roles everyone is aware of each other’s roles are and exactly what their part is, and what is expected of them. | Some members may not like their roles and act out in dysfunctional behavior, or power struggles may form | While in the storming stage strategy’s to resolve conflicts are employed | The hierarchy of the group can begin to demonstrate leadership qualities | Avoidance of power struggles and not willing to use conflict resolution just yet. | Norming stage open lines of communication | Cohesiveness develops due to camaraderie and group identity. | Gossip starts in group from disgruntled members | performing stage plan for team goals | Group energy guides Team to achieve goals. | Disgruntled members can corrupt group energy while slowing production down. | Adjourning stage team is rewarded for reaching team goals. | Wrapping up, group member’s celebration festivities of completing goals. Members esteem at a high. | Disgruntled member create negative results if allowed to participate in festivities |

2. Identify the team formation strategy that is most suitable for Riordan Manufacturing, and provide the rationale for the decision.

I chose to use the five stage model as a strategy in group formation. I feel that by defining roles in the forming stage, helps give the team a clear direction and at the same time it can reduce the amount of conflict during the forming stage by making it difficult for members to “test the water”. This would also alleviate any possible conflict over who will