Topic: Seminar Six DQ’s

1. Studies have shown that working collaboratively is beneficial for workplace productivity and performance. Provide an example of collaborative work that you have experienced in the workplace. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of group collaboration in the workplace?

2. Explain the concepts of groupthink and social loafing. Be sure to explain groupthink according to Janis’ work. Discuss how they impact group effectiveness and team performance and how they limit a team?s ability to perform or reach its goals. How does group participation influence the concept of social loafing and groupthink?

3. Think of a face-to-face team you have been on and explain the team development process as it unfolded. Would you say this process was effective in the team?s ability to reach its objectives? Why? Be sure to discuss all five stages of Tuckman?s theory of team development to your discussion of this team experience. Compare and contrast stages of team development between face-to-face and virtual teams? What types of challenges might occur within both types of teams?