Assignment:
Please respond to the below discussion questions:
Discussion:
1. Discuss the varied challenges faced by leaders or managers concerning teams made of a diverse workforce. Include considerations such as how some team members might be from different countries or how the teams might meet virtually.
2. Explain how factors related to internal and external teams (participants both from within the same room and those attending virtually) may affect organizational behavior.
3. How can these internal and external factors be constructively managed to enhance not only team performance but also organizational performance?
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