Question:
Bringing multiple people together into a team enables multiple bases of expertise to be collectively directed toward problem solving; thus, teams are a powerful mechanism for problem solving. However, if teams become too big, administrative costs and communication problems can become significant.
Respond to the following:
What are the trade-offs in choosing a team's size and level of diversity?
How can managers ensure that a team reaps the advantages of diversity while avoiding the challenges team diversity raises?