...Introduction: The general concept of human societies that combined efforts of many exceed the output of the individual underpins the team-based structures that is prevalent in today’s public and private sector organisations (Ito and Brotheridge 2008). This is because of the benefits that teams offer in the form of wider range of information, ideas, knowledge, and other human resources and skills that lead to better performance and achievement of the goals (Robbins et al. 2008). studies found that using teams of functional experts at the initial phase of a project can help to avoid downstream performance failure, reduce cost, and ensure timely accomplishment of targets (Blenkinsop and Maddison 2007). An interestingly common factor among most of the organisations or institutions that use work teams and groups use Belbin’s team role model for formation of teams (LoBue 2002). The popularity of the model can be judged from its being translated into 16 languages (Aritzeta, Swailes, and Senior 2007). Researchers have established that there exists a positive connection between team role balance and perceived and actual performance but it has also been criticised for the “vague and inconsistent” nature of the questions and lack of theoretical derivation (Blenkinsop and Maddison 2007). However, my opinion on using Belbin’s model for group formation and the resultant performance thereof is based on my personal experience of working in a group formed with the help of Belbin’s model and...
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...Role of the Challenge Team The role of the challenge team is to act as a second set of analysts or consultants who have been brought in to analyze the case and offer suggestions. It is an expert “second opinion” -- much like consulting another doctor to see if they both agree on the diagnosis. The challenge team should understand the presenting team’s analysis and also come up with their answers. The idea is to enhance and extend the conversation rather than to criticize. When you agree with a presenting team's analysis, you do not need to nit pick and find something to criticize. The best thing is to affirm your agreement and then extend the conversation to cover other aspects of the issues that the presenting team may not have addressed. For example, the team members could share their personal experiences from work or consider the application of the type of analysis in the case to their work environment. Obviously, when the challenge team has approached an issue differently, they have an opportunity to explore these differences so the rest of the class can appreciate the alternative ways of analyzing a case. In exploring differences, try to enhance the understanding of the class about why it is possible for two teams to look at the same issue in various ways. While you are not trying to score debating points, you must argue persuasively for your view while keeping an open mind to the presenting team’s viewpoint. Each member of the challenge team will have approximately...
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...Introduction: What is your perception about team training? In today’s turbulent environment where changes seem to be constant organizations are forced to face new challenges by accelerating and making all their activities effective. Organizations need to respond to the changes of external environment by improving quality, reducing cost and by using fully their human capital. I believe using teamwork can be a better way for improving organizational performance. Furthermore, the use of teams has expanded dramatically in response to competitive changes. It is also evident that all types of organizations including academic institutions are using teams to perform tasks. For example, in the context of Fortune listed organizations, 82% of the companies with 100 or more employees reported that they use teams (Gordon, 1992). Team training is a new way of approaching organizational challenges. The rise of team-based work structures is perhaps one of the most silent characteristics of a contemporary work places and the shift from individualized work structures to teamwork had spread through the organization (NRC 1999; West, 2004). Defining teams: Francis and Young (1979) defines a team as “an energetic group of people who are committed to achieving common objectives, who work well together and enjoy doing so, and who produce high quality results’’. Adair (1986) understands a team as “a group in which the individuals share a common aim in which the jobs and skills of each member fit...
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...success of any team is developing a well-written and planned charter. The charter must include essential information such as their goals, timeline, recognizing the roles of the team, clear directions, an established leader and the process of communication all components of succeeding. The leadership in teams vital as the leader sets the tone for informing each team member of their tasks that relevant to them (Jenewein & Morhart, 2008). Also, the leader must frequently communicate to advise the team of deadlines, newly developed updates, and incomplete information that needed to execute the project. Nevertheless, other members of the team contribute essential attributes in areas with strengths where others may lack in those skills. Collaboration and constructive communication, however, play a role in the team outcome as it provides an opportunity to create and share their views openly and honestly....
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...Contents SECTION A - ANALYSIS OF YOUR TEAM BEHAVIOUR 3 Belbin team roles 3 Introduction 3 Analysis of outlined team behaviour on the hotel performance 4 SECTION B - MOPS OR KPIS 5 TGI Friday’s 5 Introduction 5 First operational measurement 5 Second operational measurement 6 Conclusion 7 References 7 References 8 Section A - Analysis of your team behaviour Belbin team roles Introduction Dr. R. M. Belbin said: “A team is not a bunch of people with job titles, but a congregation of individuals, each of whom has a role which is understood by other members. Members of a team seek out certain roles and they perform most effectively in the ones that are most natural to them” (BELBIN Associates, 2012). Belbin team roles were created in order to make group work more effective and understand positives and negatives of each team member. According to the Belbin theory there is 9 roles which members can be named by, which are: plant, monitor evaluator, co-ordinator, resource investigator, completer finisher, implementer, shaper, team worker and specialist. This table is going to show the roles of each member in our group and will point some advantages and disadvantages which could affect group work and productivity in the future and influence our hotel. Team Members | Main Role | Second Role | Positive | Negative | Member 1 | Implementer | Coordinator | M1 is the member who was sure about ideas which were discussed properly in the team, so that turns them to the action...
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...Assignment 3: Team and Group Roles Team and group roles include relationship roles and task roles. Consider your efforts in a group or team; which roles do you tend to take on most often? What does this say about you and your communication style? Are there roles you avoid? How can you increase your adaptability in taking on different roles in different groups? When working with groups I have always had a tendency to take on the leadership role. When I have been put in a group setting or on a team project I seem to be one to start off conversation. I open up communication which allows others feel more relaxed to begin describing themselves. This is a way of allowing each person to tell what their weaknesses and strengths are which helps to determine what task or role they will have in the team project. Some say it is a not a good quality to have, but I like to know what is going at all times. I feel if I do, then if a problem arises we can take care of it faster. First and foremost, the forming phase of a team is the most important because this is where each person in the group can tell the others what experience they have and what they have expertise in. This should be done slowly since each task assigned needs to given to the correct person so the task is done correctly and efficiently. I am always open to thoughts, ideas, and suggestions because this is what a team is about. As stated by Guffey (2010), “The reasoning behind this trend is that many...
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...responsibilities on teams for which they are not qualified. The involvement of team members’ doing tasks they are incapable of handling will always lead to unproductivity. Selecting the right people and placing them in the roles to achieve maximum results on the team will demonstrate an effective leadership. When there are inadequacies such as unclear instructions and ineffective delegation you will begin to see barriers. Create educational opportunities and an innovated environment to expand on new ideas. Let team members know you appreciate them and give recognition to all no matter how big or small of the tasks. Team Members’ roles Lack of clear vision leads to confusion and frustration. Many teams fail to realize what skills each one has. To lead a competent and effective team it is imperative that teams are properly motivated and placed to be successful. Have you ever tried to accomplish a task with no clear vision or what skills teammates brought to the table? I am sure that task was not completed and there was so much frustration & confusion in the process. Barriers can impede the progress because people are thrown into situations that lead to roadblocks for which they are not adequately skilled. Teamwork is first discovering what skills and attributes you bring to the group and how they align with the vision or task at hand. The purpose of the leader is to influence, inspire and place them where they will be most effective. So, before assigning roles to individuals...
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...Management Assignment 2 Individual report A Review of Team Roles While putting together the presentation, we discovered that people played different roles in the group. This brought variety to the group and provided us with a different set of ideas compared to if we carried out the project on our own. Dr. R. Meredith Belbin details these roles in his Team Roles Theory (Belbin, 1981). The first is the discussion of balanced teams, a team which consists of people with the same strengths and weaknesses will overall suffer from the same weakness and will have the same strengths. It is therefore advantageous to put a mix of people together that can benefit from learning from other people. For example, in our group we found that some of the members of the group were not particularly strong speakers whilst others were, this mix allowed us to help each other improve on that aspect of our group presentation. We also found that sometimes the roles detailed in Belbin’s theory were not necessarily exclusive as some people characterised more than one of the traits. Those who were Action oriented, tended to exhibit all of the characteristics of the Shaper/Implementer/Completer Finisher. The same was true of those who were People Oriented and Thought Oriented. It could be argued that as a manager, someone who has traits of all the Action/People/Thought oriented classifications may be the best manager as a manager has to be able to deal with all kinds of people. After all, the job of...
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...Government Intervention -Taxes and Subsidies Indirect Taxes Taxes, which are placed on goods and services, are known as indirect taxes, as opposed to direct taxes which are placed on income and wealth. When a tax such as VAT is levied on a product it has the same economic effects as an increase in the costs of production. In terms of supply and demand, the imposition of a tax may be seen as a fall in supply. Where demand for a good is elastic the government will receive relatively little revenue from the tax. This is because of a large fall in demand. The majority of the tax will be borne by the producers as the rise in price for consumers is only small Where demand for the good being taxed is inelastic the majority of the tax will be borne by the consumer as the price will rise significantly. If demand was perfectly inelastic then the full amount of the tax would be borne by consumers. Note that the price has not risen by the full amount of the tax, the burden is shared between the producers and the consumers. Whether or not the burden of the tax can be passed on by producers to consumers depends on the elasticity of demand. Reasons for imposing indirect taxes. Two main reasons for a government placing a tax on a good or service is to: ▪ Raise Revenue ▪ Discourage consumption or production. Ad-Valorem Taxes: This is an example of an indirect tax. A tax that is a percentage of the selling price. An example of an ad valorem...
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...Description, Responsibilities’ and Identified Roles Learning Team C Team Management Consulting Group’s (TCMCG) primary objective is to foster success and ensure non-complacency. Analysts are encouraged to adjust their roles, and the roles of others, within the organization. TMCMG feels this development process will better serve the customer and ensures roles match with the abilities of the analyst. Equally important, this process will serve as a valuable feedback process to assess if analyst enjoys serving in the role selected. To ensure efficiency, each analyst has developed their professional knowledge and general manager’s skills through completion of courses with the University of Phoenix. Professional Development and Management courses consist of: Theory, Practice, and Application; Cultural Diversity; Ethics in Management; Critical Thinking: Strategies in Decision-Making; Human Motivation; and Team Dynamics for Managers. Let’s Meet the Analyst Team Analyst Jane Budde Title: Diversity Appreciation Coach Specialty: Decision Analysis and Resolution Description and Purpose: Ms. Budde identifies the role of diversity within organizations. She strengthens relationships, team work, and unity within the organization by increasing awareness of uniqueness, strengths, and individuality of each member of the organization to fully understand and analyze decisions necessary to establish equitable resolution. Additionally, she dispels myths about diversity, by leading organization...
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...Emerging Roles of a Team in Multicultural Organizations:- INTROCUCTION:- Organizations are made by the group of people who are structured and managed to meet the needs and achieve company’s collective goals. To achieve this teams are made to produce the output effectively and efficiently. The Organizations ways of functioning are to be met with the challenges of globalization. This teamwork has underwent a transformation through the inputs of the people from different cultures. There is no particular definition of an organizational culture which is also proven to be elusive. Today’s organizations and businesses are very much effected by the information technologies at all the levels. Communication technologies also play a major...
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...C Project Management Team roles C.1 Project Board The Project Board is appointed by corporate or Programme management to provide overall direction and management of the project. The Project Board is accountable for the success of the project, and has responsibility and authority for the project within the remit (the Project Mandate) set by corporate or Programme management. The Project Board is the project’s ‘voice’ to the outside world and is responsible for any publicity or other dissemination of information about the project. C.1.1 Specific responsibilities The Project Board approves all major plans and authorises any major deviation from agreed stage plans. It is the authority which signs off the completion of each stage as well as authorises the start of the next stage. It ensures that required resources are committed and arbitrates on any conflicts within the project or negotiates a solution to any problems between the project and external bodies. In addition, it approves the appointment and responsibilities of the Project Manager and any delegation of its project assurance responsibilities. The Project Board has the following responsibilities. It is a general list and will need tailoring for a specific project. At the beginning of the project: assurance that the Project Initiation Document complies with relevant Customer standards and policies, plus any associated contract with the Supplier agreement with the Project Manager on that person’s responsibilities...
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...Assignment 1: Different Leadership Styles in the Uniformed Public Services A leadership style is how the task is approached while motivating and instructing a team. Without an effective leader the completion of the goal is reduced. Leadership Styles The authoritarian leader tells people how they want things done without discussing it with others. This style is commonly seen used in services such as the Army, where a strict role of discipline is expected from soldiers under higher commands. In war, there is no time to think so a set task can help prevent deaths and mistakes. It also helps newer recruits know what to do when they need to. Authoritarian leadership is useful when working with time restraints and deadlines. These leaders often keep their team motivated which allows jobs to be finished quickly and effectively and allows the best equipped to be making decisions. However, it may lead staff to feel unappreciated and angry. This style can also prevent staff from developing their own initiative. Communications can break down and in the long run the employees can lose their drive for the job. The democratic leader encourages people to be part of the decision making process. The leader is still in control, however, this leadership style allows others to use their personal experiences and expertise to help the team. An example of this style could be at a community meeting with the public; they bring forth their suggestions but in the end it is the leader that has the...
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...Understand the role and responsibilities of the team leader. 1 Outline the role of the team leader. Henry Fayol was one of the early leading theorists for revolutionising the ideas of management. His vision and work categorised the principles of a manager into fourteen main categories. Fayol streamlined his work into four primary function of management; leadership, planning, controlling/monitoring and organising. Using these four categories we could outline the role of a team leader. (http://www.mindtools.com) Leadership – It is a team leader’s responsibility to know and understand the objective and purpose of when to act, listen and be able to offer clear explanations for their decisions, and be able to give and receive constructive feedback through praise or when dealing with poor performance. A successful team leader will be able to recognise success and mistakes and be able to develop learning from them. They will be able to delegate, lead by example, promote individual talent and be open to new ideas. A good leader will be able to encompass the three main functions of a successful team, focussing on the task, the team and the individual functions and adapt the needs accordingly to suit each given situation as specified in John Adair’s model. (Leadership and Motivation by John Adair) Planning – Taking into account objectives and resources available, to be able to forecast and plan for future conditions and develop approaches, methodologies and needs...
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...Leading the team Purpose To encourage participants to recognise some of the key elements of effective teams by observing or taking part in teamwork, and to give them an opportunity to practise observation and feedback skills. 19 First-time Leadership © Fenman Limited 2000 Activity 19 Leading the team Introduction There are two threads running through any aspect of teamwork. One is the task the team has to achieve, and the other is the process by which they achieve it. Being aware of both can be a challenge to those new to the leadership role. This activity makes use of a series of role-plays to explore the elements of tasks and process, allowing participants to clarify their understanding of what goes on in teams. Purpose To encourage participants to recognise some of the key elements of effective teams by observing or taking part in teamwork, and to give them an opportunity to practise observation and feedback skills. This activity, together with Activity 20, forms a comprehensive introduction to team formation and the leadership of teams. It can also be used to help participants improve their meeting skills and to provide development of observation and feedback skills. You start with a brief introduction session and then talk about the two threads in teamwork – task and process – and the responsibility of the team leader to be aware of both. You then set up a role-play in which (if the group is large enough) each character has a shadow whose role is to observe...
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