Develop a well-researched report on Hackman's comment.

The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered.

For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by Week 3, Day 3.

To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Complete your participation for this assignment by Week 3, Day 7.

The Prewriting Process

According to J. Richard Hackman, a noted team research scholar, using a team to complete a complex project may not be the best approach.

Your organization relies heavily on teams to complete projects. Your boss wants you to develop a well-researched report on Hackman’s comment. As you prepare to write this report, please respond to the questions below. Post your responses in the discussion board.

What are the first steps of the 3×3 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?
Give an example of how you will make your report:
- Conversational and professional
- Courteous
- Bias-free