{"id":1870,"date":"2017-09-10T05:39:47","date_gmt":"2017-09-10T05:39:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-principlesofmanagement\/?post_type=chapter&p=1870"},"modified":"2017-10-06T20:50:23","modified_gmt":"2017-10-06T20:50:23","slug":"assignment-groups-teams-and-teamwork","status":"web-only","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-principlesmanagement\/chapter\/assignment-groups-teams-and-teamwork\/","title":{"raw":"Assignment: Team Plan for Sun City Boards","rendered":"Assignment: Team Plan for Sun City Boards"},"content":{"raw":"

Scenario<\/h2>\r\nSun City Boards, which you first read about in the Why It Matters<\/a> and Putting It Together<\/a> sections of the Planning and Mission module, has moved rapidly forward in its planning and organizational structure and improvements.\u00a0 The company now employs 17 people in key sales, manufacturing, and financial positions. Sun City is now approaching the accomplishment of one of its key goals: to implement an e-commerce platform for the sale of their boards to a broader market.\r\n\r\nTom Wilson, the CEO, heard from his business advisor that a team implementation would be a good idea. Tom likes to critique the performance of his favorite football team, the Miami Dolphins, but he has no idea how a team should perform in his company.\r\n\r\nYou are a new member of the Sun City management team, and because of your previous experience with a popular e-commerce platform, Tom has asked you to lead a team of employees in the implementation effort. \u00a0Assume it\u2019s mid-June, and you are given full access to personnel in the organization.\u00a0 You are asked to achieve the following implementation goals:\r\n
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  1. Have the e-commerce platform up and running by year-end, with new sales to be generated at the first of the year.<\/li>\r\n \t
  2. Implement the new platform within the cost parameters provided by the CEO.<\/li>\r\n \t
  3. Ensure all existing and new inventory of surfboards are accounted for in the new system.<\/li>\r\n \t
  4. Come back to Tom Wilson with your team plan by the end of the week.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

    Preparation<\/h2>\r\nIn this assignment, you will prepare your team plan for presentation to Tom Wilson.\u00a0 Your plan will include your team composition and team type.\u00a0 You will also describe what you anticipate happening in the life cycle of the team and how you will effectively achieve your team goals. The following steps will help you prepare for your written assignment:\r\n
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    1. Thoroughly read the Groups, Teams, and Teamwork module.<\/li>\r\n \t
    2. Carefully consider the types of teams, qualities of effective teams, and their stages of performance as described in the reading. Consider effective (or ineffective) teams you have been part of in your school or work life.<\/li>\r\n \t
    3. Review the information above on Sun City Boards and the goals for the team you are to lead. Anticipate what might be some performance challenges for you as the leader.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

      Your Task<\/h2>\r\nPrepare your team plan for Tom Wilson. Write a three-paragraph (minimum) plan<\/strong> describing how your team will function and how you will approach your team goals.\u00a0 Your description can include illustrations and charts to clearly explain your expectations for the team\u2019s progress.\u00a0 Although you don\u2019t have specific employee names, you may make assumptions as to the skills or responsibilities of team members you would like to include on the project.\u00a0 Convince Tom Wilson that your team will perform well and achieve the goals.\r\n

      Grading<\/h2>\r\nYour written assignment will be graded using the\u00a0Written Assignment Rubric<\/a>. Please review and keep it in mind as you prepare your assignment. Each component is weighted as follows:\r\n\r\n10% Organization and Format<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAdequate: Writing is coherent and logically organized, using a format suitable for the material presented. Transitions used between ideas and paragraphs create coherence. Overall unity of ideas is supported by the format and organization of the material presented.\r\n\r\n40% Content<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAdequate: All required questions are addressed with thoughtful consideration re\ufb02ecting both proper use of content terminology and additional original thought. Some additional concepts are presented from properly cited sources, or originated by the author following logic and reasoning they\u2019ve clearly presented throughout the writing.\r\n\r\n40% Development \u2013 Critical Thinking<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAdequate: Content indicates original thinking, cohesive conclusions, and developed ideas with su\ufb03cient and \ufb01rm evidence. Ideas presented are not merely the opinion of the writer, and clearly address all of the questions or requirements asked with evidence presented to support conclusions drawn.\r\n\r\n10% Grammar, Mechanics, Style<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAdequate: Writing is free of spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors, allowing the reader to follow ideas clearly. There are no sentence fragments and run-ons. The style of writing, tone, and use of rhetorical devices is presented in a cohesive style that enhances the content of the message.","rendered":"

      Scenario<\/h2>\n

      Sun City Boards, which you first read about in the Why It Matters<\/a> and Putting It Together<\/a> sections of the Planning and Mission module, has moved rapidly forward in its planning and organizational structure and improvements.\u00a0 The company now employs 17 people in key sales, manufacturing, and financial positions. Sun City is now approaching the accomplishment of one of its key goals: to implement an e-commerce platform for the sale of their boards to a broader market.<\/p>\n

      Tom Wilson, the CEO, heard from his business advisor that a team implementation would be a good idea. Tom likes to critique the performance of his favorite football team, the Miami Dolphins, but he has no idea how a team should perform in his company.<\/p>\n

      You are a new member of the Sun City management team, and because of your previous experience with a popular e-commerce platform, Tom has asked you to lead a team of employees in the implementation effort. \u00a0Assume it\u2019s mid-June, and you are given full access to personnel in the organization.\u00a0 You are asked to achieve the following implementation goals:<\/p>\n

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      1. Have the e-commerce platform up and running by year-end, with new sales to be generated at the first of the year.<\/li>\n
      2. Implement the new platform within the cost parameters provided by the CEO.<\/li>\n
      3. Ensure all existing and new inventory of surfboards are accounted for in the new system.<\/li>\n
      4. Come back to Tom Wilson with your team plan by the end of the week.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Preparation<\/h2>\n

        In this assignment, you will prepare your team plan for presentation to Tom Wilson.\u00a0 Your plan will include your team composition and team type.\u00a0 You will also describe what you anticipate happening in the life cycle of the team and how you will effectively achieve your team goals. The following steps will help you prepare for your written assignment:<\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Thoroughly read the Groups, Teams, and Teamwork module.<\/li>\n
        2. Carefully consider the types of teams, qualities of effective teams, and their stages of performance as described in the reading. Consider effective (or ineffective) teams you have been part of in your school or work life.<\/li>\n
        3. Review the information above on Sun City Boards and the goals for the team you are to lead. Anticipate what might be some performance challenges for you as the leader.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Your Task<\/h2>\n

          Prepare your team plan for Tom Wilson. Write a three-paragraph (minimum) plan<\/strong> describing how your team will function and how you will approach your team goals.\u00a0 Your description can include illustrations and charts to clearly explain your expectations for the team\u2019s progress.\u00a0 Although you don\u2019t have specific employee names, you may make assumptions as to the skills or responsibilities of team members you would like to include on the project.\u00a0 Convince Tom Wilson that your team will perform well and achieve the goals.<\/p>\n

          Grading<\/h2>\n

          Your written assignment will be graded using the\u00a0Written Assignment Rubric<\/a>. Please review and keep it in mind as you prepare your assignment. Each component is weighted as follows:<\/p>\n

          10% Organization and Format<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Adequate: Writing is coherent and logically organized, using a format suitable for the material presented. Transitions used between ideas and paragraphs create coherence. Overall unity of ideas is supported by the format and organization of the material presented.<\/p>\n

          40% Content<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Adequate: All required questions are addressed with thoughtful consideration re\ufb02ecting both proper use of content terminology and additional original thought. Some additional concepts are presented from properly cited sources, or originated by the author following logic and reasoning they\u2019ve clearly presented throughout the writing.<\/p>\n

          40% Development \u2013 Critical Thinking<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Adequate: Content indicates original thinking, cohesive conclusions, and developed ideas with su\ufb03cient and \ufb01rm evidence. Ideas presented are not merely the opinion of the writer, and clearly address all of the questions or requirements asked with evidence presented to support conclusions drawn.<\/p>\n

          10% Grammar, Mechanics, Style<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Adequate: Writing is free of spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors, allowing the reader to follow ideas clearly. There are no sentence fragments and run-ons. The style of writing, tone, and use of rhetorical devices is presented in a cohesive style that enhances the content of the message.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t

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