Teaming Across Distance and Culture. • What are the majoreffects of the physical separation of group members? How candistance, in some cases, be beneficial to groups and teams? • Whatother areas of organizational behavior or design are impacted byinformation technology, and what are the implications fororganizational change? • Brainstorm some ways to “redesign” youroffice space (or an office space you have previously worked in) onpaper using virtual or flexible space, or flexible furniture. Howwould this redesign enhance successful teamwork? • What are some ofthe ways that cross-cultural teams are distinguished from othertypes of teams? What are some of the benefits and difficulties ofbuilding a cross-cultural team?
