University of Phoenix Material
Team Strategy Plan
1. Complete the following table to address the creation of teams at Riordan Manufacturing.
Strategy
Strengths
Weaknesses
The Creating Strategy is the first stage in group development,
Determine what types of behaviors are acceptable. A clear single goal. Objectives are measurable. Most everyone will be positive and polite with each other.
Teams fail when there are multiple agendas or uncertainty. Some employees may be anxious.
The Storming Strategy is a
Commitment From Each Team Member
Establish process and structure, and work to smooth conflict and build good relationships between team members. Normally provide support.
Authority may be challenged. Members resist the constraints it imposes on individuality because of being part of a team.
The Norming Strategy is that Everyone Cannot Lead
Hierarchy is established. Team members come to respect the authority of the manager.
If new tasks may come up, the team may lapse back into typical storming stage behavior.
The Performing Strategy
Hard work leads directly to progress. As a manager, you are able to delegate much of the work and can concentrate on developing team members.
The hardest challenge to any manager is getting a group of individuals to function as a team and place his or her personal ambitions to the side.
The Adjourning Strategy
Wrapping up activities is the focus. Focus is on the team’s accomplishments
Breaking up a team can be stressful for all concerned. Depression over the loss of camaraderie and friendships gained during the work team’s life.
2. Identify the team formation strategy that is most suitable for Riordan Manufacturing, and provide the rationale for the decision. Your response should be at least 100 words.
Most of the manufacture workers are present workers from other divisions, and the business anticipates to hire some new workers so the team development strategy that is...