PLEASE HELP ME WITH MY ASSIGNMENT:

Case #1: The OB Group Assignment on Perception and Personality, Ch. 2

Case Instructions:

First, read the case content quickly and review the five (5) case questions to be answered. Then read the case content more carefully, noting and highlighting the key information provided in the case content that will guide you in answering the 5 case questions. Then, referring to your text, ensure your answers are informed by and grounded in the content from Chapter 2.

Case Content:

In a newly formed OB group project team, two of its members obviously have very different perceptions on just about everything the team does. Kevin sees the project one way; Kim sees it differently. The two of them have very different perceptions about the teams goals, its methods, values, and the roles that team members should play. Kevin gives the impression that he wants to be in charge and argues aggressively to get his way. Kim, who is more reserved, offers thoughtful ideas in rebuttal, and usually consults the other group members for their views and support. Privately, Kevin bad-mouths Kim to anyone who will listen. He says he has been on successful teams many times and that he knows the best ways to run the team. He says that Kim is a control freak and the only one on the team who is holding up their progress. Kim, on the other hand, conveys her feelings about Kevin only when team members are present, but she has repeatedly said out loud, There are more ways of getting this team started than just yours Kevin! Too bad you have a closed mind.

For the most part, the other team members perceive Kevin and Kim to have a personality conflict and avoid getting involved. The team is ineffective so far, and theres mounting pressure to get the team on track because of the impending class project deadline.

Case Questions:

1. What main factors referenced in your text might account for the different perceptions held by Kevin and by Kim: of themselves; of each other; and in the current team situation? Ensure that you refer to Exhibit 2-1 in answering this question.

2. To what extent might the current situation be affecting their different perceptions? Again, refer to Exhibit 2-1 in responding to this question.

3. Explain what perceptual errors Kevin and Kim may be making in judging each other. Are their judgments correct?

4. To what extent might each of their apparent personalities be the cause for the current conflict? Define both Kevins and Kims respective personalities using one or more of the personality instruments referenced in your text (e.g., the MBTI, the Big 5 Model, etc.).

5. If behaviour such as this were to happen often, how can perceptions be changed so that people in conflict, such as Kevin and Kim, can reach consensus? List and explain at least three (3) of your ideas.