Managing Individual Performance
ORG/502 Human Relations and Organizational Behavior
October 22, 2007
Richard VanCleave
Terry Gray
Managing Individual Performance
Teams are replacing individuals as the framework within organizations to improve performance (Wisner & Feist, 2001). Team characteristics are an important part in the effectiveness of teams, which affect financial performance of the organization (Stewart & Barrick, 2000).
This author participated in a simulation questionnaire on selecting team members, keeping the team motivated, and reducing conflict. The simulation goal was to implement an addiction resource program. This paper will inform the reader of the author’s process for team selection, motivation strategies, and knowledge gained from the simulation.
Team Selection Criteria
Composing a team with the appropriate knowledge and skills is essential for team performance (Stewart & Barrick, 2000). Leaders and managers who are involved in the selection process of team members chose individuals who have knowledge and skills that they believe would be beneficial to the team (Stewart & Barrick). Managers select team members based on criterion such as communication skills, current workplace assignments and availability, prospective team member interest in belonging to the team, and if they have explicit and tacit knowledge that could add to the team (McShane & Von Glinow, 2005). Recent studies support the idea that team selection criteria should also include personality such as neuroticism, extraversion, openness to experiences, agreeableness, and conscientiousness (Quigley, 2003).
Simulation Team Selection
The team selected in the simulation by this author included team members Nicola Minel ...