Performance Matrix for Group Work: Differences in Decision Making and Personality Types

INDIVIDUAL
Performance Matrix
Member Name/ID Maximum Teamwork
Mark (%)
Average Participation
Score (1-5)
1 A (mine) 15 5
2 B 15 4
3 C 15 5
Differences in team member decisions
The group consisted to three members thus there were three different personalities with different
decision preferences. Our group leader was member C and his task was to send reminders on the group
objectives and timelines, otherwise all members were equal since all decisions were made by
discussions and mutual agreement. The team leader showed the characteristic of compromising his own
preferences and instead considering the preferences of the other members when making a group
decision. All member had different preferences, I however found it difficult compromising my
preference in decision making but was forced to do it for the purpose of the group achieving its
objectives. The members had an issue with some of the decisions I had made based on the solutions we
had to hold a meeting to discuss and come to a common ground. I was forced compromise some of my
decisions and adopt the group members’ decisions.
Personality types
My personality type has always been strong I guess that is why is seemed difficult to compromise some
of my decisions. I noticed that member B at some point was easily swayed during decision making thus it
is my conclusion that he is more trusting thus easy to manipulate his preferences. However, member C
seemed to stand hard on his ground when it came to defending some of his decision but could give in
when he was convinced that the other members’ decision was better. All these three unique
personalities merged perfectly and ensured the success of the project. The greatest win was
understanding each other’s personalities and decision making approaches and appreciating their
uniqueness.
Steps used to assign roles and Conflict resolution
Every member of the group was assigned a unique role, there were various steps that were used during
the assignment of roles. First the roles were identified by all members, individual strengths and
preferences of each member were noted, the magnitude of work required to accomplish the roles was
noted, the time required to complete the roles was noted, then through a discussion between all
members roles were assigned based on these factors to ensure equal job assignment. Member B ‘s
tasks were to define the problem, situation analysis, sense making , and developing the
Introduction, member c was tasked to formulate potential solutions, select between solutions,
and develop the table of contents. My task was Decision making based on solutions,