1. Using the model in Figure I above to structure your answer, discuss why dragon boat racing can be a useful means of turning groups into teams. The information in the case must be used to justify your response/argument AAAA Team Group Limbbed Wind um of Blocton Shared of Perooption Focus on understanding co-ordination conformism Spirit foraction persecution of Figure 1: Differences between a team and a group 

2. Use information from the case and discuss what can we learn about the problems the informal group can create for managers in an organization with a highly diverse workforce? In your analysis identify at least 3 problems and provide 3 solutions to address these problems Source: Bliss, D. 'Dragon Boat Racing on the Thames', Financial Times, 4 April 2009. Copyright @ 2009 The Financial Times Limited, reproduced with permission. 

Team Size Limited *********** Group Medium or large Selection Crucial Immaterial Leadership Shared or Solo rotating Perception Mutual knowledge Focus on leader understanding Style Role spread co-ordination Convergence conformism Spirit Dynamic Togetherness interaction persecution of opponents