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• performs a task
• may be located in different locations
• may work at different times
• work for the same of different orgs
• groups is remporary or permanent
• can span several managerial levels
• may be synergy or conflict
• creates gains/or losses in productivity
• may have t be done quickly
• may be impossible or too expensive for all team members to meet in one location face to face
• needed data may come from many different sources, including external ones
• expertise of non team members maybe required
• should concerntrate on decision making