The idea of teamwork continues to be popular, some may say, a necessity in today’s competitive environment. Successful companies such as Apple, Inc., WalMart, Target, to name a few, pride themselves on success through teamwork. But, teamwork does not simply happen. The manager must work hard to ensure there is balance between the needs of the team and the needs of the individuals who make up the team.

The Abilene Paradox is a story of a group of individual who agree on a course of action based on the theory that it is best for the group, despite going against the preferences of the members of the group.

Write a 3 to 4-page paper on the positive and negative aspects of teamwork. Your paper should address the following guidelines.

1.    What is teamwork and how is it different from group work?

2.    What are three (3) positive reasons why a manager would prefer working with teams?

3.    What are three (3) negative reasons why a manager would prefer working with teams?

4.    What are the similarities between the Abilene Paradox and groupthink?

5.    Name at least three (3) ways a manager might strengthen team member commitment.

6.    Name one local, national, or global organization that you feel represents success through teamwork.

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