Organizational Teamwork: Foundations and Impact

Organizational Teamwork: Foundations and Impact

Teamwork is one of the most important elements that determine the success of an organization. Driskel et al. (2018) define teamwork as a process in which members of a team work together in unison towards the achievement of organizational common goals. It involves the activities in which team input translates into team output such as team satisfaction and effectiveness. Organizations that practice teamwork create unity and collaboration which helps in solving complex problems within the workplace. In other words, effective teamwork helps retain motivation, save money, and increase efficiency and effectiveness within the organization. However, it is also important to note that ineffective teamwork within the organization creates a toxic working environment which leads to extreme problems such as…