Mini-Game
Pyramid vs. Circle
Objective
To assist students in evaluating the advantages of the traditional style of supervision versus the team approach.
Procedure
Split the class in half. Assign each half the responsibility of convincing the other of the superiority of either the traditional or team approach to organizing employees. Allow for open discussion and debate. Both sides should focus on how the traditional approach or team approach relates to the following:
Employee motivation and empowerment
Quality and quantity of work
Supervisory responsibilities and challenges
Multicultural workforce
The organization's views about worker involvement in general
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