he three questions below. The need a minimum of 250 words per answer and each question needs a reference and in text citations. Please separate references by questions so I know.
1. In today’s complex work environment, do you believe it is possible for an organization to exist when all power is equally shared, or do you think there is more order in the environment when there is an unequal distribution of power (leader-subordinate)? Explain. Be specific.
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Research and describe an actual company that you believe successfully uses teamwork. List three ways an observer can tell the success of teamwork in this company?
Describe the most effective team of which you have been a member? Why do you think your team was successful? Use specific examples.
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Review the following by Bill Collins that briefly reviews the Six Thinking Hats (see student resource for more information). After reviewing the video — think of and share as part of the discussion board a problem that you have recently encountered. This may be from another class, your personal life, or a business project. Present very brief “points of view” for each of the six hats as part of your initial post. For your follow up responses react to your fellow students’ breakdowns. Is this process of breaking a problem into different “points of view” helpful? Why or why not?
Each hat represents a distinct direction of challenging the problem.
- White Hat – Information – during the white hat discussion, only the facts are presented.
- Red Hat – Emotions – everyone shares their gut feelings without any justification for them.
- Black Hat – Discernment – cautious thinking, what could go wrong.
- Yellow Hat – Optimism – discuss the benefits.
- Green Hat – Creativity – time to present the oddball ideas, with little criticism.
- Blue Hat – Direction – The chairperson wears the blue hat and can direct the discussion into a different mode.
Video used for question 3 . “Six Thinking Hats… In 5 Short Minutes” presented by Bill Tucker at Ignite Fort Collins 4
