Positive and Negative Team Influence

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapters 7 and 8.

In a 250- to 350-word initial post,

  • Describe a workplace team situation where someone in a leadership position abused their power and social influence in an organization where you have worked.
  • Describe some of the negative impacts on yourself and/or other team members.
  • Explain how the situation was remedied or mitigated.
  • Explain why no solution was reached in the event that the situation was not resolved.

If you do not have relevant workplace experience, please research an article that presents an instance with similar conditions.

Guided Response: Due by Day 7. Reference material from the assigned readings to respond to the posts of two classmates in at least 100 words. In your response post, address the following:

  • Explain what other solutions or techniques could have assisted in the scenario.

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 17.

In a 250- to 350-word initial post,

  • Describe a workplace team situation when someone in a leadership position used their power and social influence in an organization where you have worked to impact the team or organization in a positive fashion.
  • Explain how the person’s influence made the team more productive and empowered team members.

If you do not have relevant workplace experience, please research one article that presents an instance with similar conditions.

Guided Response: Due by Day 7. Reference material from the assigned readings to respond to the posts of two classmates in at least 100 words. In your response post, address the following:

  • Elaborate on your classmates’ initial posts with additional information on how the person’s influence that they described could increase a team’s productivity and empowerment.