Group dynamics, special cases and Tuckman's stages
Response to the following :
In a management meeting, a discussion evolved around the human resource (HR) policies. There is one particularly good worker, but she is not always reliable. Sometimes she goes above and beyond, and other times she comes to work late. The latter behavior is seen by other employees who then think they can get away with similar behavior, but they are put on progressive disciplinary action by their manager.
Consider the following:
1. Assume your role in management, and discuss the scenario with your fellow managers.
2. Explain how you think this situation should be handled. Be sure to consider other employees as well as the performance of the employee in question.
3. Spend some time discussing your position and feelings, including opinions, hurt feelings, problems caused in your group, etc.
4. Discuss the model that Bruce Tuckman designed decades ago that is still considered a major work and is used today.