PROS OF WORKING IN TEAM

Working in a team provides a number of benefits to the firm. Some of the advantages that teamwork provides are discussed below:

§  Better Solutions

In a firm, all the employees have different level of knowledge. One may not have adequate amount of knowledge to find a solution to a particular problem/situation. So organisations tend to make groups so that by using more than 1 brain on a particular problem, they can come out with the best solution. (Kokemuller, n.d.)

§  Better Production

If one can handle the groups well regularly, the outcomes delivered are more than usual. Working in group have many benefits as responsibilities can be divided among individuals rather than putting all the work on one’s shoulder. Moreover, friendly competition can be developed among employees which will be beneficial for both organisation and the employee. This friendly competition motivates employees to do better than each other. (Kokemuller, n.d.)

 (The Context of Things, 2015)

§  Innovative Ideas

Groups in the working environment regularly meet to examine how to solve organization issues. When there is a good bond between the group members, it allows them to strongly put their ideas in front of others without any hesitation and fear. When everyone tell their opinions, it benefits the organisation as now they a range of ideas from which they can pick the best one.

§   Mutual Understanding of employees

Working in a team helps the employees to understand each other well and build a strong bond. Once mutual understanding is established between the employees, it becomes easier for them to communicate with each other which can result in higher productivity and can benefit the organisation.

As we all know, every coin has two-sides, there are disadvantages of working in a team as well. Let’s find out the disadvantages of working in a team environment.

References

Kokemuller, N. (n.d.). http://smallbusiness.chron.com. Retrieved from chron: http://smallbusiness.chron.com/advantages-disadvantages-teams-workplace-21669.html

(2015, July 15). Retrieved from The Context of Things: http://thecontextofthings.com/2015/07/15/future-of-work-your-team-needs-to-evolve/