&nbspUnit 7 Module 7 – M7 Assignment 1 Discussion&nbsp&nbspAssignmen

 Unit 7: Module 7 – M7 Assignment 1 Discussion  Assignment 1: DiscussionAfter finishing this module’s readings, you should have a much better understanding of how gender and cultural issues play out in organizations. In this module’s discussion question, you will provide analysis on the Homan and Greer article below. Based on the article, you will discuss how diversity impacts organizational teams and how leaders can best manage diverse teams.Homan, A. C., & Greer, L. L. (2013). Considering diversity: The positive effects of considerate leadership in diverse teams. Group Processes & Intergroup Relations, 16(1), 105-125. Click here to view article Based on the article above, complete the following:Describe the purpose of the article—what were the authors attempting to address?What do the authors mean when they say the positive effects of considerate leadership in diverse teams?What did the researchers find from their study, and what conclusions did they make from their findings?What are your take aways from this study? Is there anything you learned that you can apply to your organization?Support your writing with academic, peer-reviewed literature. You can find peer-reviewed literature on the Readings and Assignments page of the course and through the Argosy University Library.Submission Details:By Wednesday, August 10, 2016, post your response to the appropriateDiscussion Area. Through Friday, August 12, 2016, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses.Write your initial response in 300–500 words. Your response should be thorough and address all components of the discussion question in detail, include citations of all sources, where needed, according to the APA Style, and demonstrate accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuationDo the following when responding to your peers:Read your peers’ answers.Provide substantive comments bycontributing new, relevant information from course readings, Web sites, or other sources;building on the remarks or questions of others; orsharing practical examples of key concepts from your professional or personal experiencesRespond to feedback on your posting and provide feedback to other students on their ideas.Make sure your writingis clear, concise, and organized;demonstrates ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; anddisplays accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.Grading CriteriaAssignment ComponentsMax PointsInitial response was:Insightful, original, accurate, and timely.Substantive and demonstrated advanced understanding of concepts.Compiled/synthesized theories and concepts drawn from a variety of sources to support statements and conclusions.16Discussion Response and Participation:Responded to a minimum of two peers in a timely manner.Offered points of view supported by research.Asked challenging questions that promoted discussion.Drew relationships between one or more points in the discussion.16Writing:Wrote in a clear, concise, formal, and organized manner.Responses were error free.Information from sources, where applicable, was paraphrased appropriately and accurately cited.8Total:40     Use the  Respond link to post responses and materials that pertain to this assignment. Use the  Respondlink beneath any existing postings to respond to them. Assignment 1: Discussion  Respond  This section lists options that can be used to view responses.Expand All   Print View   Show Options  ResponsesResponses are listed below in the following order: response, author and the date and time the response is posted. Sort byResponse Sort byAuthorSort byDate/Time*Timbers KKalid Timbers 7/9/2016 2:35:52 PM * Times are displayed in (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada)