03/05/2024, 15:32 mediatb.blob.core.windows.net/media//6634b08c1b46b0e9d6928fa2/questions/assignment-2-brief-busn69... Assignment Brief Module Name Managing People and Teams Module Code BUSN6970 Assignment Title Type of Assignment/Weighting Word Count/Time allocation (for presentations) Individual Essay - Literature Review (3000 words) 80% Literature Review (3000 words - excluding reference list) Issue Date Submission Date Date of Feedback to Students Where feedback can be found Online (Moodle) Assignment Task Please answer one of the following questions: 1. How useful do you think Belbin's model of Team roles is to managers? Use research evidence to discuss the possible advantages and disadvantages of using this model to create successful teams. 。 Read about the purpose of Belbin's model of team roles. • Look for evidence that it can be useful and explain how and when it might be useful. 。 Also consider how this model might not always help predict group performance. 。 What other factors need to be considered when creating a successful team, and why? 。 Assess the weaknesses and critiques that have been written. For example, Aritzeta, Swailes and Senior (2007) point to a number of critical assessments of Belbin's work. 。 Please show evidence of critical thinking when answering this question - avoid simply describing what you have read. https://mediatb.blob.core.windows.net/media//6634b08c1b46b0e9d6928fa2/questions/assignment-2-brief-busn6970_1714729... 1/3 03/05/2024, 15:32 mediatb.blob.core.windows.net/media//6634b08c1b46b0e9d6928fa2/questions/assignment-2-brief-busn69... 2. (a) Choose three different problems affecting group performance that can occur when people work in teams and discuss how and when they might be harmful to group performance; (b) Using research evidence and your own logical arguments, suggest how you think managers might address these three problems. 。 Answer both a and b. 。 Choose three challenges/problems. For example, social loafing, evaluation apprehension, production blocking, group think. There are many other potential challenges that can occur. Read beyond the lecture slides. 。 Look at evidence of how such problems can be addressed by managers. This might relate to how they organize or manage tasks and groups. 。 Please show evidence of critical thinking when answering this question - avoid simply describing what you have read. 3. (a) Use research evidence to discuss the challenges of motivating a team, and (b) provide suggestions for managers on how these challenges can be managed. 。 Answer both a and b. 。 There are many models and theories of motivation - read around the subject of motivation and use your understanding of how people and teams are motivated. For example, expectancy theory of motivation, equity theory, goal setting theory. 。 Think about the characteristics of a team - and individual differences. Is everyone motivated in the same way by the same things? 。 What factors might affect the answer to this question? Discuss these factors and use evidence to explain them. Do not reproduce or regurgitate from the lectures. The essay must refer to the subject area using material from academic publications found in academic journals. Academic textbooks are also useful when answering these questions. You can also provide examples of real-life practice where possible. Additional Notes: • Please use the front cover provided on Moodle when submitting your work. • Please include your name, student number and word count on the front cover. • Clearly state the question you have selected. • Use the same font throughout the work. • Please include page numbers. • Your presentation should include a critical discussion leading to a logical conclusion. https://mediatb.blob.core.windows.net/media//6634b08c1b46b0e9d6928fa2/questions/assignment-2-brief-busn6970_1714729... 2/3 03/05/2024, 15:32 mediatb.blob.core.windows.net/media//6634b08c1b46b0e9d6928fa2/questions/assignment-2-brief-busn69... • Your work will need to include at least 12 published academic journal references. • When using or referring to a source, ensure it is referenced in the text. Also add it to a list of references at the end of the presentation. • All referencing should be in the Harvard APA style. ⚫ not exceed 3,000 words (excluding reference list). https://mediatb.blob.core.windows.net/media//6634b08c1b46b0e9d6928fa2/questions/assignment-2-brief-busn6970_1714729... 3/3