What label would best describe the type of team that Whole Foods uses in its stores? Explain.

Management by Geoffrey

Case: Whole Foods

Please read the case “Whole Foods” from Chapter 11 “Team Characteristics And Diversity” Page: – 361 given in your textbook – Organizational behaviour: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (7th ed).  by Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2021) and Answer the following Questions:

Assignment Question(s):

  1. What label would best describe the type of team that Whole Foods uses in its stores? Explain. (03 Marks) (Min words 100-200)

 

  1. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of Whole Foods’ hiring process with respect to managing team composition. (03 Marks) (Min words 150-250)
  2. What steps could Whole Foods take to mitigate potential disadvantages of their hiring process? (03 Marks) (Min words 200)

 

 

 

Part:-2

Discussion questions: – Please read Chapter 13 & 14 “Leadership; Power and Negotiation & Leadership; Styles and Behaviours” carefully and then give your answers on the basis of your understanding.

  1. Think about the last serious conflict you had with a co-worker or group member. How was that conflict resolved? Which approach did you take to resolve it? (03 Marks ) (Min words 150-200)
  2. Consider the four dimensions of transformational leadership: idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration. Which of those dimensions would you respond to most favourably? Why? (03 Marks ) (Min words 200-300)