Discuss the three essential conditions for successful team performance described by Thompson. Are there other essential conditions that you think should be included in this list? Thompson further discusses social loafing, sucker aversion, and free riding as threats to team performance. These three behaviors are often cited as reasons why people do not like teamwork. What causes social loafing? 

How do you think the best way to combat this problem is in a team setting (2 points)? 

Discuss your thoughts here in light of your own experiences.