Access to Business Teamwork and Leaders Write a report that covers that contains the following elements;
a) Explain what a ‘team’ is and what the advantages are of working in a team.
Briefly describe all 9 of Belbin’s team roles that according to Belbin make an effective team.
Take four of the roles and give more detail of their characteristics, including their positive points and limitations.
Explain why implementation of Belbin Team Role theory can lead to a more effective team.
b) Explain the development of a team over time according to Tuckman.
Compare and Contrast Access to Business Teamwork and Leaders
Compare and contrast the team development theory of Tuckman to the motivational theories of Mayo and Maslow.
c) Discuss and evaluate your own personal experience of being a member of a team by;
a. Describing the context of the team
b. Outline the team and personal goals
c. Evaluate your effectiveness as a team worker
d. Evaluate your role in the team with respect to your ‘preferred’ Belbin team roles and other skills you possess.
For higher grades you must relate your evaluation to the theory of Belbin, Tuckman, Mayo and/or Maslow and any other relevant theories that you have researched.
d) Outline the four key leadership styles. Devise two ‘scenarios’ stating and justifying for each scenario which leadership style you think would be the most suited. Say for each ‘scenario’ which leadership style you think would be the least suitable justifying your answer as to why you think it would be the least suitable.
e) Discuss and evaluate your own experience of being a team leader. Comment upon;
a. Your leadership style
b. Communication skills
c. Dissemination of information/roles
d. Ability to motivate
e. Ability to resolve issues/conflict
Access to Business Teamwork and Leaders Relevant Theories
For higher grades you must show an understanding of additional leadership theory e.g. Tannenbaum and Schmidt, John Adair or other relevant theories you have researched.
f) Assess the effectiveness of two different team performances. Use one of the following methods (use a different method for each assessment);
a. An appraisal of an individual working in a team (either leader or team worker)
b. An external observation of a team which you are not a part of
c. A log/journal assessing your own performance in a team
d. An assessment of the team dynamics of a team in which you have worked
For higher grades you must relate your evaluation to the theory of Belbin, Tuckman, Mayo and/or Maslow and any other relevant theories that you have researched.
For this assignment you will be graded on the following grade descriptors:
There are no descriptor statements for a ‘Pass’. Students achieve a Pass by meeting the requirements of all the assessment criteria of a unit.
If work is submitted after the formal deadline has passed, and no extension has been granted, all grade indicators relating to this assignment are capped at a Pass.
Descriptor title(s)
1 Understanding of the subject
Merit – Demonstrates a very good grasp of the relevant knowledge base.
Distinction – Demonstrates an excellent grasp of the relevant knowledge base
2 Application of knowledge
Merit – Makes use of relevant theories with either breadth or depth that goes beyond the minimum required to pass and very good levels of analysis
Distinction – Makes use of theories facts and excellent levels of analysis
4 Use of information
Merit – Is informed by research that draws on a range of sources and resources that goes beyond the minimum required for the work
Distinction – Is informed by research that draws on an extensive range of sources and resources 7 Qualities
Merit – Is structured in a way that is generally logical and fluent
Distinction – Is structured in a way that is consistently logical and fluent
