...CHAPTER 7 TEAMWORK&WORKGROUP DESIGN Conversion From Group To Team ---A Teamwork Study of The ACCA Class by Jason Chen In early April of this year, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Zhejiang College founds its own experimental class for the Association of Charted Certified Accountant (ACCA) courses, which initially comprises 39 students from 3 grades and 8 different classes. Due to their different origins, students have to gather at weekends to learn two courses for average 8 hours per day in order to catch up with the schedule of the delayed project. There are plenty of problems such as multiclass-students communication and uneven levels of English studying without mentioning the urgent schedule. Nevertheless, after half a year, there are 4 students passing both two courses and several students take single. This improvement owes much to the teamwork of the class. And I'd like to discuss about it as followings. This class is a group rather than a team at the outset. Reasons can be concluded as: 1)Lack of Communication. Despite the fact those students study together at weekend, few of them come to the classroom which is premium for the class, making it difficult for them to develop a further relationship as classmates. It partly owes to the regulations that freshmen have to attend self-study of their own class in the evening, resulting in fewer chances to communicate. 2)Indefinite Goals. Many a student is just attracted by the reputation...
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...------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Moderator: Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the night forum of today. First of all, I would like to thank to all ------------------------------------------------- of the audience in front of me. Thank you very much for attending the forum ------------------------------------------------- for today. Our issue for tonight is “Online Learning”.First of all ------------------------------------------------- , I would like to introduce our panels for tonight. Right on my left is Miss Natalie, a student from Aimst University, next to her is our specially invited parent, Mr Seng Keat Siang . For your information, he is the winner of the best father for the year 2009. A big claps for him and congratulation for the award. How are you doing, Mr Seah? ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- KS : I’m good, and glad to be here this evening.. ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Moderator : Beside her is Professor Shirley Wong from the Department of Modern Language University of Malaya. How are you today professor? ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Shirley : I’m doing Great. Thank you. ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ...
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...|[pic] |Instructor Policies | | | | | |HUM 105 | | |World Mythology | | | | |Campus/Learning Center: South | |Facilitator Information | | | | | |Dr. Raphael A. Mizzell | |Mizzela@email.phoenix.edu (University of...
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...Unit 4 Business Communication (P1/M1) by Renee Baafi-Owusu To: Paul Barker From: Renee Baafi-Owusu RE: OO/PJB/Unit 4/P1/M1 Date: 25/09/15 Explain different types of business information, their source and purpose (P1) What is communication? It is transferring information from one part of a business to another which leads to some outcome, change of behaviour. Formal communication is an agreed procedure, whereas informal communication is a causal way of sharing information to each other. There are 5 different types of communication which are: Verbal communication: It is sharing information with individuals by talking. There is non-verbal communication which is not communicating by talking which includes: facial expression, eye contact, appearance and many more. Written communication: Written communication is a type of communication which is a type of interaction that involves written words, such as: email, poster, flyers, brochures and letters. On-Screen communication: This is a type of communication which produces information on screen such as: TV advertisements or on YouTube where advertisements are played before a video starts to play. Multi-Media communication: Multimedia communication is a type of communication which shows information in various media formats such as: Images, videos and audio broadcast/podcast. Web-based communication: It is a type of communication which shares information, words or ideas over the Internet. The information can be shared on: webpages...
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...Facilitator Information Paul S. Hermisbongo67@email.phoenix.edu (University of Phoenix)drhermis@earthlink.net (Personal)415-860-2767 (Pacific )Facilitator AvailabilityTeam, I am available to talk (live) on Saturday and Sundays after 12 PM until 9 PM (PST). During the week (Monday thru Friday), I get home very late in the evening. I will be on-line in the evening but it may be late for you to talk on the phone as 8 PM Pacific Time is 11 PM on the East Coast. If you need to make an appointment with me to talk over the phone, email me first and we will set up time on the weekend to discuss. If these times are not convenient for you, please let me know. I will be happy to accommodate your schedule, if possible. I provide you with these times to make it easier to communicate with me, and not to limit our contact. I want you to know that, should you need to contact me outside these time frames, you should not hesitate to do so. If you have a personal message for me regarding the class, please place a note in your Individual Folder. For emergencies, when you are not able to gain access to messages on the Online Learning System (OLS), please call me at 415-860-2767 For emergencies, when you are not able to gain access to messages on the Online Learning System (OLS), please send a message to my UOP email address. In the event a third party needs to contact me, please direct them to my contact...
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...Project Management Case Studies These case studies represent a range of projects in different libraries. They are all based on real events. The participating librarians were asked to provide details of projects within the headings used in the case study template which is located at the end of this document. Each case study is presented using these headings to enable the reader to make comparisons between the projects but there is some slight variation of style and detail. Although some editing has been done by the writer of these learning objects, the intention is to retain as much of the individuality of each project as possible. Brief conclusion and analysis is provided at the end of each case study by the writer of these learning objects. Several of the projects are ongoing at the time of writing. This partly reflects the nature of projects in ILS whereby they run parallel to mainstream service delivery. This offers real challenges for those involved and especially for the project leader who will continually need to prioritise the tasks, commitment and speed of working towards completion. None of these projects have been submitted by or directly involve senior managers. Although most have some approval and reporting to senior staff, these projects are managed by professionals in the middle management strata of their organizations and involve different grades of staff or volunteers. Senior staff are less accessible than middle managers and would probably claim to...
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...and good at giving oral presentations | writing, spelling,grammer | | good organizational skills and good team player | time management | | Presentational SkillsPublic Speaking | Time ManagementAPA | | Strong public speaker and technology oriented. | Time Management, writing grammer | | | | Learning Team Goal(s)Identify the group's goal(s) for the course. | * To complete each assignment as a team & have a successful outcome * To value what we learn in each class and utilize what we have learned to get the best grade possible in our team assignments as well as our individual assignments. | Achievement Barriers / Conflict ManagementIdentify potential barriers to the achievement of the team's goal. What preventive strategies can the team take to ensure success in this area? What action will be taken if it does occur? | Potential Barrier / Conflict | Preventive Strategy | Consequences | Team member withdraws | Communication | 1st- communicate between remaining team members to reasign assignments.2nd team meeting to see if it needs to be evaluated by instructor | Team member has more than one absence from team meeting | Communicate ahead about absence. | team member loses points on team evaluation if asbsent without informing the rest of team within 15 min. of the start of meeting. | Team member does not actively participate...
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...LEARNING TEAM CHARTER – TEAM “D” |Course Title: |Business/415 | | | | | | | | | | | Team Members/Contact Information |Name | |Phone | |Time zone and | |Email | | | | | |Availability during the Week | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ...
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...Shiite area, urban in nature, having approximately 1 million inhabitants. Concerned citizens report an insurgent cell is operating out of the house of Ala Jamal in the southern part of Sadr City. IP and local government reports support this information. Sadr City is known as a center for insurgents including Jaysh al-Mahdi (JAM). (1) (U) Terrain. Road networks are somewhat improved but limited for traffic. Most roads remain trafficable, yet many roads are filled with broken down cars and trash. Most have holes and large craters from IEDs and VBIEDs. Outside of violence and combat operations, heat and rain damages and degrades the poorly constructed roads. Due to copious amounts of heavy rains in the afternoon and evenings, the terrain in the area will favor dismounted AIF. Road composition generally is concrete, asphalt, gravel or dirt. The softer grade roads such as asphalt, gravel and...
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...Memo To: John Smith, Small Business Director From: Joan Jones, Accounting Associate Date: October 28, 2012 Subject: Funding for a Business Writing Course I am writing to request funding to participate in an upcoming class, Business Writing, held at Un known University. The class will focus on effective writing strategies in a business setting and how writing simpler, clearer, and being concise will enable a better understanding of written material by the readers. Also focuses on effective communication strategies for oral and written formats either on a one-to-one basis or for a larger audience. It will also focus on how to write so that the reader understands the information you are conveying. This ten week class begins January 15, 2013 at a cost of $535.00. The registration fee includes all course materials that will be needed for the class. This class will provide me with an opportunity for professional development and a stronger confidence in my writing ability for letters and reports. The class will provide me with the ability to better communicate with clients and co-workers with a clearer and better understandable format to my writing. This course will allow me to perform my current position in a more professional and timely manner. With improved writing abilities there will be less time explaining misconceptions and confusions of what was meant by the letter, report, email, or memo to the reader. The benefit to the company is the professionalism...
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...Communication Missy Jones BCOM/275 08/18/12 Rebecca Baiges Communication Scenario’s First Scenario In my first scenario General Manager will be the sender and Supervisors will be the receiver. The message is about going seasonal for the Occasional Seasonal Employees. After the Supervisor and other Manager meeting we had earlier on that day, I had to try and decide how I would explain that we had to cut 20-25 of the Occasional Seasonal Employees by next week. The message that the General Manager sent us was far from pleasant and came off very rude and hateful like he didn’t care at all about what us Supervisor had to do. He didn’t give us any ideas on what to explain to them, his tone was way off, even though it was face-to-face communication he didn’t really make the eye contact and give us any type of direction as to what we would do! So after this meeting I had decided that I could come up with to explain the news, but say it in a completely different way than how it was said to me. We left confused and had how no type of direction or order as to what we were to do and how long we had to really figure this out. After this had happened, all the supervisors decided to get together and make a strategy as to what we were going to do and how the plain would work. We didn’t want the employees that we grown to know to walk away from the meeting feeling the same way we had felt. We wanted it to go a lot smoother as well as pleasant. I believe that we concurred...
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...admission to various courses, reservation of seats for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped/Sports and other categories are provided in the P.U. Calendar & Handbook of Information and Rules for Admission. All candidates must submit their application forms for admission in the concerned department(s)/Regional Centres by the specified dates irrespective of the date of declaration of results of the qualifying examination or/ and entrance test P.U.-CET (PG). i) B.E.: Chemical (85+11*), Food Technology (29), Biotechnology (71+3+3*), Electronics & Communication (98+5+5*), Information Technology (98+5+5*), Computer Science (98+5+5*), Mechanical (71+3+3*), Electrical & Electronics (71+3+3*). P.U. Swami Sarvanand Giri, Regional Centre (Hoshiarpur): B.E.: Computer Science (50), Electronics & Communication (50), Information Technology (50), Mechanical (50). B.E with M.B.A. Five Year Integrated Course : Chemical (34+5*), Biotechnology (10), Electronics & Communication (10), Information Technology (10), Computer Science (10), Mechanical (10), Electrical & Electronics (10). The admissions to B.E.&B.E with M.B.A. Five Year Integrated Course will be made on the basis of JEE2013 conducted by CBSE, New Delhi. For details, visit uiet.puchd.ac.in I.There are Entrance tests for LL.B. 3 years/ P.U.-CET (PG) Admission to courses conducted by the University in June, 2013. Name of Department Computer Science& Applications P.U. Regional Centre, Muktsar P.U. S.S.G. R.C., Hoshiarpur Course M.C.A....
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...presented by a teacher to the parents of the students in her classroom. The teacher works in an urban school which qualifies for federal funding due to the number of low-income families that populate the area. In order to present an accurate and relevant conclusion, we will examine how the teacher could have given a more appropriate and sensitive speech to this culturally diverse audience. There are several instances of sensitivity in this speech, as well as insensitivity. The teacher first acknowledges the parents by thanking them for coming. This is a good starting point to make the parents more comfortable and to show that this meeting is about their role. She follows up her welcome by stating that she wants to have frequent communication with the parents. In order to facilitate that, the teacher has developed a disclosure statement which clearly defines her classroom environment, grading, and what is expected of the student. This is an effective tool for parents and students to refer to throughout the year. Another resource the teacher presents is the school's web site, explaining that she has provided directions and email information in the disclosure statement. All three of these instances of sensitivity are excellent ways for the parent to be actively involved in their child’s education. Acknowledging the parent as essential to the success of the student, gives the parent a sense of usefulness to the teacher. Parents report that, “Frequent use by teachers of...
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...Leadership experience?Did you feel successful? | In the past I was a leader when learning the culinary arts trade in Job Corps and I am a parent to children ages 13 to 22. | Strengths &Weaknesses | My philosophy of: if something needs to be done just do it can be an issue at times. I tend to take too much on myself if someone is not pulling their weight. One of my strengths though is willingness to ask questions. | Job & otherObligations | I am a student and stay-at-home mom; My family | Program & Year of Study? | Multimedia Design & Development; 3rd year | Prior online Classes? | Yes | Class Goals? | My goal is to become a better leader and develop a deeper understanding of what motivates people. | Dawn Newsom | Live ChatAvailability | I am available for live chats after 7 p.m. EST | Contact Preference & Information | I believe since the class may be in different time zones/location that discussion threads would be most appropriate in this instance. My email is ostephensonv@gmail.com and my number is 757-407-3677 | Leadership Experience? Did you feel successful? | Yes. I am both a parent (since it is applicable) and a Project Lead at work. Absolutely! As a parent, I see success every day when I see how my son has progressed from an infant to a young man. Additionally, at work I am considered a “High Contributor” to who excels as both a Project Lead and a Mentor to new employees. | Strengths & Weaknesses | My biggest strength is the ability...
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...334-670-3195 jteng@troy.edu Telephone: E-Mail: Troy Department Chair: The syllabus for this class includes the TROY Department Chair contact information for Dr. Teng. This is provided in the event you cannot resolve a situation with me, your instructor. PLEASE do not contact (e-mail or phone) Dr. Teng with a question, problem, or concern unless you have first contacted me and you have not received a response from me within 24-48 hours, or if you do not agree with my response. Thank you for your help in this matter. Students: Please place IS 2241 XTIC in the subject line of any emails sent to me. NOTE: For a course syllabus posted prior to the beginning of the term, the instructor reserves the right to make minor changes prior to or during the term. The instructor will notify students, via email or Blackboard announcement, when changes are made in the requirements and/or grading of the course. INSTRUCTOR EDUCATION: Ph.D., Management Information Systems. The University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee MBA., Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, Arkansas. B.Sc., Electrical Engineering, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Illinois. BA., Psychology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Illinois. Page 1 of 11 IS2241 – Dr. Joe Teng TEXTBOOK(S) AND/OR OTHER REQWUIRED MATERIALS: The textbook provider for eTROY is MBS Direct. Once you have successfully registered for the class...
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