Unit 6 DB: Managing Project Teams | Outsourcing: Managing Inter-organizational Relations (PMG300) with citation

Discussion Board Requirements:

For PMG300, each unit covers two chapters of our primary textbook, Larson, and you are expected to achieve weekly Project Management proficiency through assigned SmartBook readings, application of readings to Wednesday Discussion Boards (DBs) spanning both chapters, and knowledge competency of the chapters through LearnSmart Exams each Sunday.

As hybrid assignments covering both chapters, DBs are expected to be 400 to 500 words in length, with Larson as the primary course connection / reference, and at least one additional course reference or outside source applied to your discussion.

DBs shall adhere to the DB Guidelines, and shall be clearly constructed multiple paragraphs compositions, with APA Footers and In-Text Citations.

In reply to two separate classmates' posts, discuss what you learned from their posts, and ask questions about their posts to extend the information and solicit their replies.

Discussion Board Assignment:

Unit 6 DB: Managing Project Teams | Outsourcing: Managing Inter-organizational Relations:

Part1:

Per Larson Chapter 11: Look back at a recent project you've completed, or might still be involved with. It can be associated with work, home, or even a group project here at Post in another course. This week we're going to look at how the team functioned, and the identity that was formed.

Please answer the following:

• Discuss the group in terms of the nine situational factors that influence team development. What factors positively contributed to group performance? What factors negatively contributed to group performance? How did the group try to overcome the negative factors? What could you have done differently to overcome these negative factors?
• Discuss how effectively the group managed meetings. What did the group do well? What didn't the group do well? If the group were formed again, what specific recommendations would you make about how the group should manage meetings?
• What could the team do to strengthen team identity?
• What kind of informal activities could be used to rejuvenate the team? Why would these activities work?

Part 2:

Per Larson, Chapter 12, Section 12.1, there are 4 Advantages and 5 Disadvantages of Outsourcing Project Work:

Please answer the following:

• What are the 4 advantages and 5 disadvantages?
• From your perspective and / or experience, what are the top 3 advantages? Please discuss per your experience with each, or research a Project Management example to discuss each.
• From your perspective and / or experience, what are the top 3 disadvantages? Please discuss per your experience with each, or research a Project Management example to discuss each.