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This solution discusses if work teams are productive or not. Includes APA reference.

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Teams at work can be either productive or a waste of time, depending upon the task, the participants and the expectations. Some tasks benefit from having input from a variety of individuals. Group work, effectively managed, can involve the benefit of the group's shared experiences to create a sum greater than its parts. Other ...

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