#2: (Case Incident 1: Warning: Collaboration Overload) (Due at the end of Module 3)

Read the case incident on page 207. Respond to the questions at the end of the case incident in an essay format. Additionally, respond to this question: if it is true that companies are experiencing collaboration overload, how might it be impacting creativity and innovation? Make recommendations to a company that includes improving teamwork and team projects while still encouraging individual decision making and inspiring creativity and innovation.

6-14. In what ways do you think collaboration overload can have an impact on decision making? 6-15. What biases do you think play into managers continued use of collaboration tools and modes? 6-16. How does collaboration overload (e.g., requiring employees to use multiple collaboration mechanisms or become employed in open-office envi-ronments) compare to the three ethical decision criteria (i.e., utilitarianism, liberties/rights, and deonance) discussed in this chapter?