Assignment
A. How does turnover in an organization disrupt group performance, and how does it benefit group performance? What are the factors that determine the extent to which newcomers to a group can introduce change?
300 words of detail, with at least two reference .
B. In 100 words (each) identify why you see them as important and how you would improve the content or how this would help your team outcomes.
How does status competition work in a group (in term of role negotiation) and what can the manager do to capitalize on the process so as to improve overall group functioning?
Status seems to be a major factor in any type of setting either in the workplace or in life generally speaking. Especially within a group or team setting that is being formed early on from the beginning. Status of one self can be related to first impression of a person or persons. If can be seen through diversity differences such as race, gender, age and demeanor and some through to the title of someone's ranking within their job or the length of their education.
When it comes to status competition, this is where the process by which people acquire the authority and legitimacy to influence their team (Thompson, 2014). Even in teams with established status roles, status competition can emerge as certain members attempt to compete with the leader or for leader's attention and or approval (Thompson, 2014).
I have encountered this type of competition daily within my workplace, especially on the current project that I lead for the state of Florida. Now the competition is not a diversity issue or who is better than who. But you can certainly feel the level of competition between groups and how level employees tend to use their influence with managers to gain advancement with the group and work place.
Manger have a great advantage with status competition. In my experience and sometimes personally I tend to go above and beyond to be on the same level as the leaders in my group. I may not be paid the same but I look for the same acceptance and approval. I tend to think it's a higher level of confidence that I carry. But with that being said managers can use the eagerness to their advantage to improve overall group and team standards by raising the bar for the rest of the group while producing high level work and function work groups within departments.
C. Consider the following three items: CQ, EI, and AP = PP + S - T.
How might you to achieve improved outcomes for groups that have a specific set of objectives, but limited time and resources. Focus on how these concepts can help you make a difference across the entire group. Highlight how you can improve positive influences, and especially preempt or limit negative sentiments.
Provide a formal paper of at least 300 words, using business writing, and at least 2 external quality reference and citation.
Note that business writing would still have a title page, double spacing, short sentences, more headings that are numbered, and shorter paragraphs.
Hint: see this link for keys to your search for further knowledge http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147176712000211
D. In 120 words give Documentation, scheduling, and obtaining commitments from external superiors of the USPS(united states post office ), This should be in a formal paper ,using business writing, and at least two external quality references and citations.