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Groups
Before beginning work on this discussion forum, please review the link “Doing Discussion Questions Right,†the expanded grading rubric for the forum below, and any specific instructions for this topic.
Before the end of the unit, begin commenting on at least two of your classmates’ responses. You can ask technical questions or respond generally to the overall experience. Be objective, clear, and concise. Always use constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the goal of positive progress. Submit your responses in the Discussion Area.
Groups
Group power is pointless without it having something to do. So, when considering any group, remember to assess the target of their influence because different targets will respond to different types of power. There are many different things that can give them capacities to influence, and probably the easiest way to explore this is to understand power. Do you have groups in your organization that have “power� Analyze why the group is considered powerful. Respond to the questions below.
Tasks:
In a minimum of 200 words, post your responses to the following to the Discussion Area:
What are the important elements that contribute to the group’s power base?
Is there a perception among employees in your organization that there is disparity when it comes to the “powerful group†and other work groups?
What can managers do to minimize the negative reactions or conflicts between groups in case the perception of power disparity exists?
To support your work, use your course and textbook readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Your initial posting should be addressed at 200 words as noted in the attached Adobe PDF. Submit your document to this Discussion Area by the due date assigned. Be sure to cite your sources using APA format.
Respond to your classmates throughout the week. Justify your answers with examples, research, and reasoning. Follow-up posts need to be submitted by the end of the week.
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