Action Required: (Knowledge Application)

This activity is important because virtual employees are increasingly considered a normal part of the workforce. Virtual teams have their own special challenges as well as benefits. Managers should know how to promote teamwork and effective work processes in a virtual environment.

The goal of this exercise is to demonstrate your understanding of teams, particularly in virtual environments, by reading a case and answering questions that follow.

Case Analysis (Remote Work Is Thriving at Dell)

Dell Technologies is considered one of the most progressive companies in the world for remote workforces. The company, which develops, sells and supports computers, was valued in 2019 at more than $36 billion and employs more than 150,000 workers worldwide. Check out the Dell career webpage that is devoted to flexible job opportunities and youll see the companys pride in employees being able to choose the work style that best fulfills their needs on the job and in their personal lives.

9.1 Learning Outcomes:

Reach closure

Avoid common group traps

Work with large groups

Build sustainable agreements

9.2 Action Required:

Read the following statement:

Group decision making is very popular in complex working environment. Organizations are embracing group projects and teamwork for their projects and work.

9.3 Test your Knowledge (Question):

Do groups make better decisions than individuals?

9.4 Instructions

Answer the question in test your knowledge section.

Post your answer in the discussion board using the discussion link below (Week9:Interactive learning Discussion)