Answer question a and either question $b$ or $c.$

a$.$ Consider an experience you've had as a member of a

work, school, or community group. Briefly explain the

group's purpose and your responsibilities. Was the group

effective, and was your participation productive and

satisfying? Use the material in Chapter $13$ to explain the

reasons why this group was $($or wasn't$)$ effective and your

participation personally satisfying.

Some managers believe that team sports in high school or

college give employees needed skills for effective

participation in workplace groups. Moreover, candidates with

team sports backgrounds are sometimes given preference

for management or management trainee positions.

b$.$ If you played a team sport $($or played an instrument in a

band, sang in a chorus, or served on a community group$),$ in

what SPECIFIC way$($s$)$ did that experience help you

become a more effective team member at work? Explain

your reasoning.

c$.$ If you haven't played a team sport $($or played an

instrument in a band, sung in a chorus, or served on a

community group$),$ do you think you might be at a

disadvantage in a work team? Why or why not? If so$,$ in

what SPECIFIC way$($s$)$ do you think engaging in these or

similar activities as an adult might be helpful? Explain your

reasoning.