project done. And another teammate acknowledged that "Steve performs Scenario well on other projects, he just doesn't like me personally and I think he's not contributing on purpose just to stick it to me." You have been working as part of a self-managed five-person team for several months and it is now painfully clear to you and three other Whatever the reason for his lack of performance, all the team members members of your team that one of your teammates, Steve is not pulling his recognize that Steve was included on the team because of his excellent weight. In private conversations with your team members, a colleague skills and expertise that, if applied, could help the team generate high expressed extreme frustration and wants to "kick the slacker off the team." performance. Another teammate suggests that the team just "suck it up" and get the In general, which of the following actions would be most effective to get Steve to do his fair share of work? Ask Steve to make a public commitment to the team at the next meeting. Inform your boss and ask that she talk with Steve directly about his performance. Ask the most senior team member to address the concern with Steve. Express your concerns directly to Steve before the next team meeting. Have you ever worked on a team with someone like Steve, a talented "slacker?" Yes No Why do people not contribute their very best work on team projects? Check all responses you believe contribute to people not "pulling their own weight." They aren't interested in the project There are no consequences for low performance They believe they can "hide in the crowd" They are likely overworked; spread to thin Its not a priority There are no rewards for good performance The project has finished and you and your team are exhausted. As you contemplate future projects, how might you prevent Steve's behavior (or that of any team member who doesn't contribute) in the future? List 2 to 3 concrete steps to prevent this from happening again