ResourcesRead/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 8, 10 Minimum of 1 library resource for initial postIntroductionTeams have become very important in organizations and

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Yazeed:

Teams are used in different setting ranging from sports to business. A team is described as a group of people who come together to work towards a common set of goals, Research has shown that teamwork in the corporate world increases efficiency, distributes workload and improves communication between the staff members. The diversity of team members also plays a major role as it opens up the team for new ideas and opportunities for growth. I agree with the platitude, there is no I team, because the efficiency of teams tends to improve when the team members work harmoniously. Therefore, it is not about the individual skills but how the skills complement each other to produce exceptional results. Teamwork is important in an organization because it provides employees with an opportunity to bond with one another, which improves relations among them (Salas, Cooke & Rosen, 2008). Workers who constitute a team working on a project often feel valued upon the successful completion of such tasks. A situation in which all of them find a chance to contribute towards the tasks improves relations within the team and enhances their respect for each other. Improved employee relations also result from the fact that teamwork enhances cohesion among members, thanks to increased trust among them. Teamwork increases the accountability of every member of the team, especially when working under people who command a lot of respect within the business. Team members do not want to let each other down and hence do their best to contribute to the successes of their teams. In contrast to working solo on a project, peer pressure is usually high within teams such that cases of low morale are less likely to impact individuals. 

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Salas, E., Cooke, N. J., & Rosen, M. A. (2008). On teams, teamwork, and team performance: Discoveries and developments. Human factors, 50(3), 540-547.

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Khaled alaklabi:

Certain employees can be termed "I" employees in any organization. Such employees are the exact opposite of what a manager wants when trying to create an efficient team on the work. The "I" employees are self-centered and hinder team development by taking credit in activities that group efforts have accomplished. A team may not have an "I." There is always a "we" The needs, talents, or ideas of no single person are above the collective skills and efforts of the whole group. As provided in the text, "the synergistic benefits of teamwork are such that members of a team working cooperatively with one another can achieve more in output than those working independently" (Lussier & Achua 2015).

On top of that, I think a team has a very positive influence on the organizations because it shares the same mutual goals and works towards achieving their objectives. I still assume what we as a person can't achieve is what we as a team can fulfill. When every participant is involved and works hard inside a team, this leads to better results. Besides that, when leaders or managers use the term 'we' on a regular basis, they send out a simple and succinct message that each team member will share the benefits equally, and likewise, each member will be liable equally if the team fails. This culture encourages a sense of cohesion within the team that motivates them to work as one cohesive unit in a successful manner. But there is always a time and place to use the word "I" and it's important to know the timing is situational. For instance, when a leader needs to take a strong stand on a particular decision or take responsibility for a failure, etc. Strong leaders understand when and how the word should be used in the right situation.

References

Lussier, R. N., & Achua, C. F. (2015). Leadership: Theory, application, & skill development. Nelson Education.

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