1-"Opposites attract" is a long-standing cliché used to describe seemingly unlikely romantic attractions between two people; however, it just does not seem to apply to the work environment likely because far more people are involved in professional teammate relationships. And it goes without saying there is such a significant difference between the effectiveness of teams when one can easily collaborate and compromise while the other finds dissension at every turn along the way.
Class: Why does it seem like opposites do not attract in the workplace? Why does diversity in the workplace seem to present more problems than benefits? Based on our readings this week, how might work organizations position diversity as a benefit?