Consider This 11.4 Using the first two steps of the P-MOPS
procedure, how would you analyze Tyrell’s problem in our opening case? What
are the possible options the team might consider for dealing with the problem?
Can you see the connection between how you define the problem and how you
think about handling it? Consider This 11.5 Group support systems can range from e-mail
between members to specialized systems such as SAMM. Do not panic if your
group does not have the resources to adapt the more specialized systems for
problem solving. Chat rooms are available to anyone with access to a computer.
Chat rooms do not cost anything to use and they can be more anonymous than
e-mail. Chat rooms are special websites that allow for synchronous communication,
and you can use anonymous nicknames. Several online services, such as yahoo.com and lycos.com, offer free private
chat rooms for your group discussions. These kinds of sites include the directions on how
chat rooms can be created and used. Have you ever visited a chat room? What
do you think its strengths and weaknesses are? |