First Advisor

Brenda Glascott

Date of Award

6-2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business: Management and Leadership and University Honors

Department

Business

Language

English

Subjects

Teams, Decision-making, team dynamics, business capstone, team development stages, business decisions

DOI

10.15760/honors.1555

Abstract

This thesis focuses on team dynamics and how they affect business decision-making when finding solutions collectively. It analyzes new team dynamics in relation to Tuckman's model of the five stages of team development. While much-existing research measures team dynamics and leadership styles, the purpose of this study is to highlight the characteristics and processes created in teams that lead to the strongest results. The constructive cohesion of team members comes from building a specific culture based on attitudes and guidelines. This knowledge is valuable because it can lead to the success or failure of decisions. This thesis argues that relationship-building through trust and safety must be established. Genuine connections allow for cooperation and the application of the strengths of each diverse team member. Practicing these enables teams to be efficient and decipher firm decisions in the business world.

Persistent Identifier

https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/42156

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