Diversity brings different perspectives, experiences, and ideas into groups and teams. At the same time, racism, ethnocentrism, prejudice, and other forms of bias can influence how teams interact, make decisions, and work toward shared goals.
Before participating in this discussion review the following:
(1) Dialog Lecture (SEE ATTACHMENT)
(2) Readings:
Johnson & Johnson Chapters 9,10, and 14
BOOKS: (I WILL MESSAGE THE USERNAME AND PASSWORD)
1. Joining Together, 12th Edition By: Johnson, David H.;Johnson, Frank P. ISBN: 978-0-13-405573-2
https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/reader/books/9780134323305/epubcfi/6/2[%3Bvnd.vst.idref%3Dcover]!/4/2%4054:1
Select and read at least one article from the additional readings provided below:
· Ethnic-Racial Identity of Black Emerging Adults – The Role of Parenting and Ethnic-Racial Socialization
· Group Development and Interpersonal Feedback
· Republication of Women’s Experiences and Ways of Knowing – Implications For Teaching and Learning in the Organizational Behavior Classroom
· Team Adaptation in Context – An Integrated Conceptual Model and Meta-Analytic Review
· Team Development Revisited – Preliminary Evidence Supporting a Two-Barrier Model
· Terrorism and Small Groups – An Analytical Framework For Group Disruption
· Initiating and Maintaining Collaboration and Facilitating Understanding in Interdisciplinary Group Research
· Phases in Group Development – The Negative Evidence
Discussion Prompt
Drawing on the Johnson & Johnson Chapters 9, 10, and 14 and at least one article of your choosing, discuss how diversity and bias influence group and team effectiveness.
In your response, consider the following:
1. How might racism, ethnocentrism, or prejudice influence team dynamics?
2. What have you observed or experienced in a professional or organizational setting that illustrates these dynamics?
3. What can leaders do to foster more inclusive and effective teams?
***Post an initial 350+ word discussion
Write in a synthesis format balancing the course content with APA format cites AND your own real world examples. Your examples should be from your own work/organizational perspective (not generic examples). Each paragraph must have a cite including page numbers (this applies to the interaction posts also!).
Include at least one relevant point from the Johnson & Johnson text with the cite/page numbers.
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