According to J. Richard Hackman, a noted team research scholar, using a team
to complete a complex project may not be the best approach. However, imagine
that your organization relies heavily on teams to complete projects. Your boss
wants you to develop a well-researched report analyzing Hackman's comment.
As you prepare to write this report, please respond to any four of the questions
below (please spell out abbreviations, so we all know what you're talking about)
(all writing should have an Introduction and Conclusion). Post your responses in
the discussion board.
- What are the first steps of the 3x3 writing process–the prewriting
process? - What is the purpose of your report? Why are you writing this report?
What do you hope to achieve with this report? - What is the best channel to send your report? What factors did you
consider in making this decision? - Who is your primary audience? Do you have a secondary audience?
- What is the appropriate tone for your report?
- What techniques will you use to help you achieve a positive tone?
- How are you going to ensure your report has a "you" view?