MGMT 204 instructor has just informed our class that we will be working on new major assignment worth 30% of your course mark.The assignment is to be done in teams of 5.Realistically, given all studies have moved to studying online, we will need to function as a virtual team.As we know, virtual teams have many benefits, but as with any team, can also face problems.

How will we build cohesiveness within this team?What norms might help the team function, and how should these norms be decided?

What are 3 other characteristics we will try to foster within your team to optimize its effectiveness and how will we foster these 3 characteristics? What will we do to prevent social loafing?