BCE Chapter 2:

A. Teambuilding Terms:

1. Know the definition of teams (p. 38)

2. Know the advantages and disadvantages of being in a team (p. 38)

3. Tuckman’s Small Group Development Theory (see module 4 in canvas- “Small Group (see module 4 in canvas- “Small Group Communication” file)Communication” file)

4. Definition of groupthink and ways to overcome Groupthink (see p. 36 and handout in MGMT 202 canvas module 4 for “Small Group Communication” file p. 6 for ways to overcome Groupthink).

5. Know the definition of hidden agenda (p. 38)

B. Effective Meetings:

1. Know the four things the authors recommend for preparing for meetings (p. 40–see also handout in MGMT 202 canvas module 4 on “Small Group Communication” p. 1).

C. Preparing for Meetings (p. 43)

1. Conducting and Contributing to Efficient Meetings (p. 44-45)

2. Putting Meeting Results to Productive Use (p. 45)

D. Listening:

1. Three Types of Listening (pp. 47-48)

2. 5-Step Process of Listening process in order (p. 48)

3. Know the difference between selective listening and selective perception (p. 49).

E. Team Roles:

1. Individualistic

2. Positive

a. Task-oriented

b. Social roles

3. Leadership

“Good Leaders Are Born” (see module 4 “Small Group Communication Concepts” File)-Leaders are born with traits that make them effective leaders.

Contextual-To some degree leaders are born with traits, but that the situation, personalities of the other group members, pressures on the group, and group norms also determine leadership.

One-Best-Style: With each given situation, one particular leadership style is most effective: There are four leadership styles:◦Autocratic-Leader uses authority to make decisions.

1.Democratic-Authority is shared amongst all members to make decision.

2.Laissez-faire- A “hands-off” style of leadership in which the leader allows the group to make its own decisions.

3.Abdacratic- No one person in the group exercises leadership. This style, says researchers leads to disintegration and its followed by autocratic leadership.

F. Homework:

1. Read assignment in module 4: 10 Minute (max.) Team Presentations on a Michigan-Based Green Company (5-6 students per team).

2.Watch Video/Audio Narration Detailing 10 min. Team Presentation (no more than 6 people per team) on a Michigan-Based Green Company Assignment in Module 4. 10 min.

3. Watch Video/Audio Narration Detailing 10 (maximum) PowerPoint slides (everyone will upload the same 10 PPT slides via module 4 on the due date) for the 10 min. Team Presentation on a Michigan-Based Green Company in Module 4.

4. With your Green America screening team of no more than 6 students, select a Michigan-Based Green company. (can be a B-corp see: https://bcorporation.net/directory).

5.The Michigan-based company your team selects should not already be listed in Green America’s Green Business Network® or the National Green Pages®.

https://www.greenamerica.org/green-pages

6. The Michigan-Based company your team selects should adhere to the 5-part Green America criteria and your team should divide up the 5-part Green America criteria see below so that each person starts to research your Green company selection.

7. You may have to message the company directly to gather information that isn't on their website that may be addressed in the 5-part-Green America Standards and Certification “Green Business Certification” 5-part criteria among your team.

Each person will present about 1-2 min.(approximate time frame) per criteria= 10 minutes max for the team presentation. Remember, in the Team Presentation on a Michigan-Based Company 10 required PowerPoint slides your team is presenting a screening so you want to address about 3-4 sub-points per major criteria below:

1. Actively using their business as a tool for positive social change;

2. Operating a "values-driven" enterprise according to principles of social justice AND environmental sustainability;

3. Environmentally responsible in the way they source, manufacture, and market their products and run their operations and facilities;

4. Socially equitable and committed to extraordinary practices that benefit workers, customers, communities, and the environment;

5. Accountable for their work by continually improving and tracking their progress, and operating with transparency in every facet of their business.