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Nelson Educaton Ltd > Higher Education > Understanding Management, First Canadian Edition > Student Resources > Surf the Net > Chapter 14

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Chapter 14 Teamwork in Organizations

1. Self-directed teams
Go to the site:
http://www.qualitydigest.com/nov95/html/self-dir.html
Consider:

  1. Why has the 3M company chosen to organize in this way? Examine the advantages listed.
  2. Would you like to work in an organization like this? Why or why not. List the benefits to you.

2. Team conflict
Go to the site:
http://career-advice.monster.com/conflict-management/sales/management/Overcome-Team-Conflict/home.aspx

What ways of reducing team conflict have you found useful in the past?
What techniques are best for a classroom setting versus a work setting?
What techniques would you recommend to a student just beginning your program of study?

3. Diversity in teams
Go to the Government of Canada site:
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/hrpubs/tb_852/ee_e.asp
Familiarize yourself with Canada’s Employment Equity policy then answer the following questions:
Why does the Canadian government want to set an example for inclusionary hiring policies in Canada?
What will the long-term effect be on the people involved in these programs?
How will the rest of Canadian society benefit?

 

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