Businesses spend thousands of dollars and man hours each year creating work teams, which can consist of individuals working on a project, employees who work together to create a product or service, or can be as general as a department.
But, are the time and money commitments worth the effort? Yes, says Barbara Wech, Ph.D., UAB assistant professor of management. Wech studied work teams in banking and manufacturing and found there are benefits for both employees and employers.
"The study found teams positively affect an individual's job performance, job satisfaction and perceptions of the fairness of the supervisor." Teams also have a positive affect on the trust each group member has for the supervisor and for each other." The results of her research also indicate that teams have a positive impact on an organization's success.
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