This week's Online Assessment expands upon the weekly discussion. Continue to focus on the team (e.g., department, workgroup, task force) for which you completed the team-building checklist Team Building Checklist - Alternative Formats (see checklist below)

In your Original Post, evaluate your team's readiness for team-building.

• Include evaluation and explanation of some of your ratings on individual line items that contributed to a high or low score.
• If you did decide to pursue team-building, would you use an outside consultant? Refer to the checklist in your textbook and other online library research when you justify your opinion.

In "Online Assessments," students must make three substantial contributions to the discussion. First, by Wednesday of each week, provide a complete response to the discussion question or questions indicated below. After Wednesday, respond to a minimum of TWO replies to classmates. All posts for the week are due by Sunday.

Team Building Checklist? Problem identification (to what extent do you see evidence of the following problems in your work unit?) Low evidence 1 2 3 4 5 Some Evidence High Evidence 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 51 3 4 1. Loss of production or work unit output. 1 2 2. Grievances within the work unit. 1 2 3. Conflicts or hostility between unit members. 1 2 4. Confusion about assignments or unclear relationships between people. 1 2 5. Lack of clear goals, or low commitment to goals. 1 2 6. Apathy or general lack of interest or involvement of unit members. 1 2 7. Lack of innovation, risk taking, imagination, or initiative. 1 2 8. Ineffective staff meeting 1 2 9. Problems in working with the boss. 1 2 10. Poor communications: people afraid to speak up, not listening to each 1 2 other, not talking together. 11. The lack of trust between boss and member or between members. 1 2 12. Decisions made that people do not understand or agree with. 1 2 13. People feel that good work is not recognized or rewarded. 1 2 14. People are not encouraged to work together for better team effort. 1 2 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 Scoring: Add up the score for the 14 items and interpret as follows: 1428: Few indications of a need for teambuilding 29 42: Some evidence of a need, but no immediate pressure unless two or three items are very high. 4356: Seriously think about a team-building program 5770: Make team building a top priority