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Levi, D., & Askay, D. A. (2021). Group dynamics for teams (6th ed.). Sage Publications.
Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 11 in your online textbook.
Problem solving lies at the root purpose of teams; teams exist to solve problems. One of the most important stages of problem solving within teams is defining the problem (Levi & Askay, 2021, Chapter 11). Specifically, how well a problem is defined can impact the quality of the solution generated (Levi & Askay, 2021, Section 11.3). Select an example from a scholarly article of how a team successfully defined a team problem and how that accurate and appropriate problem definition helped the team achieve its desired goal. Be sure to cite your resource using proper APA Style in your post.
Basd on the information shared, answer the following questions:
What were the problematic issues facing the team, and how did the team ultimately define its problem to be solved?
What approaches or strategies did the team utilize to successfully define its problem?
How did their definition of the problem help the team reach an effective solution?
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According to Levi and Askay (2021), problem recognition, definition, and evaluation are vital progressions in an effective problem-solving endeavor. Brett et al.’s (2020) article captures how a team successfully defined a team problem and how such an accurate and proper problem definition contributed to achieving shared objectives. As detailed in this article, a multinational corporation leader faces problems leading diverse teams due to differences in cultural backgrounds. For instance, some employees are not fluent in the team’s dominant language, which makes others downplay their qualifications. The team is finding itself at a stalemate because of such obstacles. Ultimately, the team defined the problem to be solved by recognizing the fundamental cultural causes of conflicts and