1. Discuss the stages of group development and the implications of them for the development of the teams at Levi Strauss.

2. Discuss some of the norms that emerged in the teams. What was their function and how did they influence the behaviour of group members?
3. Discuss the role dynamics that emerged in the groups. Is there any evidence of role ambiguity or role conflict?
4. How cohesive were the groups at Levi Strauss? What factors contribute to the level of cohesiveness?
5. The teams were supposed to be self-managing teams. Critique this idea in terms of the principles for effectiveness for such teams given in the chapter.
6. Do you think it was a good idea for Levi Strauss & Company to implement a team system? Was it the best solution to deal with increased global competition? Why wasn’t the team approach at Levi Strauss & Co. more effective? With your knowledge of groups, what might you have done differently if you had to implement a team system at Levi Strauss?