Teamwork

Pg. 52 in Ramsingh

Define teamwork - the cooperative or a joint effort of a group of people who are working
together to achieve a common goal. The results are often more effective than one person
working alone on a similar task.

Advantages of teamwork
● There were more resources that could be used.
● Many people completed the task quickly and effectively.
● Team members collaborate and learn from each other.
● The workload is shared between the members.
● All team members contribute towards achieving the main goal.
● The decision making process by all the team members.

Disadvantages of teamwork
● difference in opinions caused the decision making process to take longer.
● Project can fall apart quickly if there is no plan
● Conflict might arise if the team members do not agree with the decision.
● The task could take longer to complete if the team does not have a plan.
● Some members of the team might be uncooperative and might not contribute to the
task.
● The task might be too costly when taking into consideration the time and resources
that the business has available to them in order to complete the task.
● Large teams might often lead to low productivity and chaos.

Factors to consider when developing teams

● The nature of the task
(the requirements for the job to be completed efficiently eg. painting backdrops for a
pantomime requires someone who is good at art, someone who can paint on a large
canvas.)

● The right mix of skills and expertise

( this should include individuals for mentorship or apprenticeship)

● Personality traits of team members

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