Write a comparison essay (1,200 to 1,500 words) in which you analyze the communication of one team€”sports teams,
Learning Teams, and so forth€”and one small secondary group€”committee, study group, support group. Do not tell a
story instead analyze the communication among members of the group/team. Utilize research to discuss the factors
related to group collaborations.

Questions:

€¢ Who were the participants of the team and the group?
€¢ How was each formed? Is this typical for team and group formations? Explain.
€¢ What differences were there between the team and the group dynamics? Why?
€¢ How might these experiences differ for a virtual team or group? What unique characteristics are there for a  virtual team or group?
€¢ In each team and group, how did members take on roles?
€¢ What norms developed in the team and group? How did these develop? Explain.
€¢ Were there status differences within the team and the group? Why or why not? What effect did this have on the
group performance?
€¢ Identify at least three interpersonal needs as noted by Maslow and/or Schutz that were met through the team
or group experiences. Explain why the team or group experiences met these needs.
€¢ Provide a summary of differences in working with a team and small group.
Reference at least two peer-reviewed articles, in addition to the course text.
Format, cite, and reference your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Give the paper a unique title (do not use assignment name for your paper title).