Homework: Small Business Enterprise Reflections
Overview
The purpose of this homework is to apply what you have learned about working e?ectively in in a small business environment, and to ?nd implications for the leadership role. As you develop each of the two short essays, re?ect on what you have read, what you have discussed with your peers, and your own experience. As you write each essay, picture individuals in your current workplace, or other places where you have worked, and strive to communicate in a way that the broadest group will see the value of your ideas.
Instructions
Respond to each of the following questions by writing a short essay. Important: Be sure to elaborate to clearly demonstrate your understanding of these chosen elements that make a small business successful. Suggested word count is 100 words for each essay, which will result in approximately 200-300 total words. Feel free to introduce additional sources. Tip: Format your paper to clearly illustrate each essay.
a. Essay 1: Review "Bruce Tuckman's 1965 Forming Storming Norming Performing Team-Development Model" in the studies. In what ways can problem solving in teams be more useful than in individual endeavors? How does team building support the innovation objectives of a small business? Provide specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
b. Essay 2: Read "Small Business, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship" in the studies. What do you see as the relationship between small business, innovation, and entrepreneurship? Provide specific examples to support your answer.
Your homework will be scored on the following criteria:
a. Identify behaviors that support the productivity of work teams.
b. Identify behaviors that cause problems for work teams.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.