1. Do you think Sam's strategy of using this group to delay taking a stand on the housing issue until after the election will work? Why or why not?
2. What are some of the important dynamics of this group? Do you think the group will arrive at a good solution to the housing problems facing this city?
3. Do you think they will suffer from groupthink?
4. What types of informal roles is Sam exhibiting? Do you think he is an effective manager? Do you think he is an effective politician? Is there a difference?