Class 17 Attendance For F200, 205205, 210210, 220admg 372

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F200 205205 210210 220admg 372 Class 17 attendance Pick U -;F,= 2:00-2::05-2:1,0 2:10-2:20 ADMG 372: Class #17 Attendance, pick-up quizzes -Analysis of the two vice presidents (Mikey and Nick) due Monday. -Fxtra-credit analysis (5 points) of Kathryn also due Mondayby class time. More on teams and stages of team development. R.r"r{f 2:20-2:50 The Five Dysfunctions of a Team as a team development framework (relates well with politics, single-loop learners, victims, and Machiavelli) Lencioni's The Eiae Dysfunctions of a Team is a stage theory, similar to ' Maslow's Hierarchy (Physiological comfor! safety, beloriging f love, esteem needs, self actualization). To develop teams, leaders must be alert for, confront, and overcome the following dysfunctions. 1,.

Absence of trust: (open about weaknesses, mistakes, open to inqyiry, issues of vulnerability). Ice-breakers: Where they grew up, how many kids, most difficult or challenging thing about tlieir childho6aZ 2. Fear of conflict: (achieving intimacy issues, healthy dialogue and respectful debate, vs. artificial harmony or mean-spirited attacks). Personal profile of conflict style and ability to engage in conflict (F vs. T).

Group-think (Janus). 3. Lack of commitment (consent on organizational goals and ideals, clarity, buy-in). See page 21.0-21,2 4. Avoidance of accountability (high standards for each other).

Team effecftiveness exercise for strengths/ compliments and constructive feedback (double-loop learning). 5. Inattention to results (focus on themselves/individual arybitions and ego/saving face, vs. the goals and the inter- relation between the team members' decisions) . p.218 Lencioni Assignment due Monday: 15 pts. 3 pages, double-spaced (12-pt. font). Perform_an i1-dep$ analysis of two of the VP's in the Decision-Tech Cbrporafior/s st9!Y in Lencioni's book.

In addition to the 5 dysfunctions, please considir atleast three 9f m9 following concepts: politics, views on internal compeiitiory world-view, single- loop learning, and The Big 5. Applicaton of the five dysfunctions is required. A. Nick: B. B. Mikey: I l fro c{€ G

Paper For Above instruction

The assignment requires an in-depth analysis of two vice presidents (Mikey and Nick) from the Decision-Tech Corporation, using Patrick Lencioni's framework from The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. This analysis should explore how each VP manifests the five dysfunctions—absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and inattention to results—and incorporate at least three additional concepts: politics, internal competitive worldview, single-loop learning, and The Big Five personality traits. The goal is to evaluate how these dysfunctions and concepts influence team dynamics, leadership styles, decision-making, and organizational effectiveness.

Start by providing a brief background of Mikey and Nick, including their roles within Decision-Tech, their leadership styles, and any relevant history that sets the context for the analysis. Then, analyze how each VP demonstrates or struggles with each of the five dysfunctions. For the absence of trust, consider their openness about weaknesses, willingness to admit mistakes, and vulnerability. For fear of conflict, evaluate their ability to foster healthy debate versus artificial harmony, and their conflict resolution styles. For lack of commitment, assess their clarity on organizational goals and buy-in from team members. For avoidance of accountability, discuss their standards for performance and responsiveness to feedback. For inattention to results, examine their focus on team or individual achievements over organizational goals.

In addition to this core analysis, incorporate three concepts:

  • Politics: Explore how political behavior impacts decision-making and relationship dynamics of each VP.
  • Internal competitive worldview: Discuss whether their perspectives are rooted in internal competition within the organization, affecting collaboration and trust.
  • Single-loop learning: Analyze their capacity for reflection and adaptation within existing organizational paradigms versus double-loop learning which involves questioning underlying assumptions.

Further, include insights from The Big Five personality traits—openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism—to assess how personality influences their leadership style and team interactions.

Conclude by comparing and contrasting Mikey's and Nick's leadership dynamics, highlighting how their respective strengths and weaknesses align with the dysfunctions and concepts discussed. Provide practical recommendations for improving team effectiveness based on this analysis, emphasizing ways to address dysfunctions and foster a healthier, more collaborative organizational environment.

References

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  • Herbig, P., & Dunphy, D. (1998). Politics in organizations. Journal of Business Ethics.
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