This Chapter States That Common Forces Are Shaping the Nature

Essay

This chapter states that common forces are shaping the nature of teams, how team members will interact, potential team benefits and challenges, and other team processes and outcomes. It suggests that there is a convergence of mutually reinforcing developments that will be increasingly vital and symbiotic. As such, globalization, use of group collaborative technology and virtual teams, and self-management seem inextricably linked. Do you feel such a convergence is either probable or desirable?