When a group or team comprises people who differ in age, sex, race, cultural background and other factors, the hoped$-$for result is a collaboration of wildly diverse thinking. Working with people who differ from each other challenges people's preconceived notions about how the world works and it forces people to step outside their comfort zones and consider new thought processes.$$ All things equal, which type of team do you think is more creative: face$-$to$-$face or virtual? Explain your response.$$What are the benefits and disadvantages of diversity in a work team? What types of diversity are most important to a workgroup?