Part A  paper

You will write a paper no less than 300 words, double-spaced, academic style, in APA format (in-text citations, references, correct grammar and spacing, etc.). 

In Chapter 5, Locker (2025) discusses power distance.

You will write a paper no less than 300 words, double-spaced, academic style, in APA format (in-text citations, references, correct grammar and spacing, etc.). 

·        Briefly explain power distance

·        How does power distance affect communication in either the workplace or college 

·        How have power distances personally affected you either as a leader or a follower or both (you can also interweave individualism and collectivism if you would like)

Below are a few resources.  You will likely need to do additional research on this concept. 

Power Distance Belief and Workplace Communication (1).pdfDownload Power Distance Belief and Workplace Communication (1).pdf

Intercultural Communication: What About Power Distance? 

Building a Positive Work Culture Around the Idea of Collectivism vs. Individualism 

https://www.theculturefix.works/blog/individualism-vs-collectivism

Part B

Working in Teams: What is Your Style? (Discussion Board)

Explore DISC Model for Work Teams

Take the DISC Model Test.

https://www.teamazing.com/personality-test-team-role-disc/Links to an external site.

In the discussion post, you will share with your classmates your prominent assessment score and share if you agree  or disagree with the results and why.  Explain how your prominent trait can be effective in teams and ineffective in a team setting. 

 Your original post must be at least 200 words.  Respond to at least two peers.  Peer responses must be between 150-200 words. 

Initial post due Friday 11:59 p.m. (after Friday is late). Respond to at least TWO peers by Monday 11:59 p.m. All peer responses must be between 100-150 words. 

https://www.teamazing.com/personality-test-team-role-disc/