Nowadays, most of the organizations try to develop some kind of teamwork in their businesses. Teamwork originated in workplaces, since people began to operate collectively through organisations. Over the years various rules, ideas, practices and theories that constitute the evolution of teamwork and management have developed. Teamwork can be considered one of the oldest human activities. The ancient Chinese, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans dealt with practical teamwork as shown by the major projects – monuments constructed thousands of years ago, and which could not be done, if there was no understanding of cooperative activities of the individual and the concept of teamwork. In this essay we are going through the importance of teamwork in organizations as developed by related authors, to find out the advantages and how this concept can make a business more profitable.
To begin with, in a business which working in a team is very important to construct an effective teamwork rather than ineffective. This will be accomplished if there is a true organization in the business. As written by team work and group dynamics book pg.39 “Team members cannot provide task and social inputs unless they have the necessary knowledge, skills and ability. An effective team must be comprised by individuals who have characteristics that allow them to understand the meaning of their job and at the same time to express their ideas and solutions for the profitability of the business.” Also, these characteristics will allow them to help with the best way a new member in the team by teaching him all about the awareness and collaboration which exists. In addition, cultured and intelligent people likely will have cooperation and understanding between each other as well as performing their goals better.
Moreover, it is crucial that in each team, a clear direction and goals is given from
References: 1)team work and group dynamics greg stewards 1999 2)why teams dont work harvey robbins, michael finley 1996 3) 4) 5)