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This assignment discusses whether leaders should be assigned at the beginning of a project or should emerge as the group works. It covers the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. It is for the MGT 415 module.
What's inside
- Leadership roles in group projects
- Assigning leaders at the beginning
- Emerging leaders during the project
- Advantages and disadvantages of each approach
- Types of groups and leadership approaches
Who it is for: Students taking the MGT 415 module. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
Leadership in group projects can be assigned at the start or emerge later. Students consider the pros and cons of each approach. Different types of groups may use different leadership approaches.
Assigning leaders at the start
Leaders are responsible for the project from beginning to end. They plan the project to complete it effectively according to time, cost and performance.
Leaders emerging during the project
Sometimes leaders emerge in the middle of the project. This approach is rare, but it can happen. Team members first adjust and then one emerges as the leader.
Leadership approaches in different groups
Different types of groups may use different leadership approaches. The document asks why this might be the case.
Key terms
- Leader
- The person responsible for leading and directing the group.
- Group cohesiveness
- The degree to which members of a group are motivated to stay in the group.
- Motivation techniques
- Methods used to encourage and direct team members towards achieving goals.
- Seniority
- The position of being older or more experienced than others in the group.
- Capacity
- The ability of a person to lead and direct the group effectively.
Questions this document helps with
- When should leaders be assigned in a group project?
- What are the advantages of assigning a leader at the start?
- Why might a leader emerge during a group project?
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