MT$302-1$: Describe the impact of individual behavior on business outcomes.

Read the fictional scenario and respond to the checklist items in a $2-$ to $3-$page paper with an additional title and references page.

Place: A consumer product company $($you name it$)$ with offices in much of North and South America. You will look at a scenario in the Denver, Colorado, offices.

Scenario: The HR director recently met with Sanjay, the project teams director $($PTD$),$ to discuss concerns about Product Team $1.$ She has heard reports from various employees that there seem to be problems. Recently, some heated discussions emanated from the Team $1$ conference room. There has also been some unusual team member absenteeism$.$ She wants Sanjay $($PTD$)$ to come up with some steps he will take to improve the team's motivation, attitudes, and performance.

Sanjay, project teams director $($PTD$)$: He has been with the company for over $10$ years, having transferred from the New Mexico operation where he started in operations. He feels his job is to ensure that the product teams produce the required amount of product each year. He rarely provides direction, expecting his team to take charge, be decisive, and reach the goals set by top management. He usually checks in with his three teams about once every few weeks for a short status meeting.

Product Team $1$ Members:

Fred, senior product designer: Originally from the New York office, Fred was a product designer for $8$ years before joining the Denver team a year ago. Fred was used to a fast pace in New York. But in the Denver office, he has been consistently told to slow down and take his time. He has tried in meetings not to push ahead but continually experiences cognitive dissonance. When things are not moving ahead, it is difficult for Fred not to take over and push his agenda.

Ahmed, marketing specialist: Ahmed came from the Los Angeles office a year ago and is still trying to acclimate himself. His former boss ran a very controlled office with extremely explicit rules. Everyone was expected to act ethically and consider the societal implications of all their actions at work. All products and media were put through a thorough quality control process to assure the company founders that the