Identify the stages of group development in Tuckman’s 5-stage model‚ and briefly discuss the differences between the 5-stage model and Gersick’s punctuated equilibrium model. Tuckman’s 5 stage model: Forming—little agreement; unclear purpose; guidance and direction Storming—conflict; increased clarity of purpose; power struggles; coaching Norming—agreement and consensus; clear roles and responsibilities; facilitation Performing—Clear vision and purpose; focus on goal achievement; delegation
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103 Midterm Answer (Fall 09) Q1: 1a) Economic growth occurs when a country chooses to allocate some of its resources to the production of capital goods‚ instead of consumption goods. This expands the resource base‚ allowing the country to produce more goods and services thus furthering economic growth. Economic growth can also occur when more productive technology is used. Technology makes the production process more efficient so more goods and services can be produced without increasing the
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INTRODUCTION Within the world of business‚ the main “responsibility” for corporations has historically been to make money and increase shareholder value. In other words‚ corporate financial responsibility has been the sole bottom line driving force. However‚ in the last decade‚ a movement defining broader corporate responsibilities– for the environment‚ for local communities‚ for working conditions‚ and for ethical practices–has gathered momentum and taken hold. This new driving force is known as
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These are the automatically computed results of your exam. Grades for essay questions‚ and comments from your instructor‚ are in the "Details" section below. Date Taken: 9/28/2014 Time Spent: 2 h ‚ 07 min ‚ 34 secs Points Received: 200 / 200 (100%) Question Type: # Of Questions: # Correct: Multiple Choice 4 4 Short 5 N/A Essay 4 N/A Grade Details - All Questions Page: 1 2 Question 1. Question : (TCO 2) The term BPO refers to: _______. Student Answer: creating a new operation
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Chapter 6 & 12 Assignment 1. Mike is a body builder. He is concerned about his protein intake. If Mike weighs 220 pounds and consumes about 3400 Calories/day‚ 15% of which comes from protein‚ will his diet supply enough protein to meet the recommendation for strength athletes of 1.2 to 1.7 g of protein/kilogram of body weight per day? 2. 3400-15%=510 3500/510=6.66x100=66.6g Mike need between 120-170 g of protein and he is taking in about 510 g so he is over!! What if he consumed only 2500
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MIDDLE AND LATE CHILDHOOD Body growth and proportion • The period of middle and late childhood involves slow‚ consistent growth. During this period‚ children grow an average of 2 to 3 inches a year. • Muscle mass and strength gradually increase. • Among the most pronounced changes are decreases in head circumference‚ and leg length in relation to body height. Motor development • Motor dev becomes much smoother and more coordinated. • Children gain greater control over their bodies and can sit
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• Essay Question #1: You work with a Government agency managing several large defense contracts. On one of these contracts with a contractor named ATI‚ an issue has arisen concerning the allowability of certain ATI incurred and invoiced costs. ATI’s contract is a cost plus award fee contract. The specific costs in question involve some $50‚000 in costs running the ATI fitness center at the ATI main business campus. Additionally‚ ATI paid $500‚000 to a political action committee (PAC) which supports
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slaves’ rebellion on the Amistad ship while sailing from Cuba to America. Then‚ they were imprisoned in Connecticut and their case became a heated subject at that time. Spielberg‚ the movie director‚ did an amazing job showing the horrors of the Atlantic Slave Trade. In my opinion‚ the Amistad movie is historically accurate due to its true illustration about the brutal treatment to the slaves on the ship‚ the elegant speech and argument of John Quincy Adams in the Supreme Court while defending the
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The Buzz on Colony Collapse Disorder Denise Collins According to the National Geographic News website‚ the domestic honey bee population has decreased 50% in as many years (Roach‚ 2004). Many reasons are blamed for the decrease in honey bee numbers including diseases and pesticides. Scientists have given the decline in honey bee population phenomenon a name‚ Colony Collapse Disorder. While some experts maintain that Colony Collapse Disorder is a nuisance and not a catastrophe‚ it is a serious
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Unity and Identity in the Colonies Austin Ray Because of several events that preceded and lead to it‚ Colonists had developed strong senses of both identity and unity as Americans by the eve of the Revolution. The French and Indian War was one of the initial events that played a pivotal role in establishing unity amongst the colonists. Winning the war was crucial to the colonists because a loss to the French would result in a loss of British superiority. A British victory would enable colonists
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