As a manager at a local company, you have been assigned the task of successfully implementing group work at your local branch office. An employee survey noted that many coworkers were frustrated with working in groups and worried about possible egocentric behavior, nonparticipation, poor leadership, and negative attitudes. The corporate office has asked you to create a PowerPoint presentation concerning conflict management within groups. The following elements should be covered in your presentation to your employees:
- Slide 1: Introductory slide (include name, class, instructor name, term, and presentation title)
- Slides 2–4: List and explain three factors that influence group conflict.
- Slide 5: Define groupthink and discuss how to avoid it.
- Slides 6–7: List two communication skills that can be used to manage tension within your work groups.
- Slide 8–9: List and describe the five conflict resolution negotiating styles. Explain how each style will help your employees when working in groups.
- Slide 10: Three scholarly references in APA format.