As we look around different businesses, companies, and agencies around the world, it's hard to deny that teams have become integral and essential components in organizations. There are more businesses and industries implementing team based approach than ever before. There is a growing belief amongst businesses that creating effective teams amongst their employees will provide the much desired competitive edge. There are many reasons for this recent development. Organizations believe that when working in teams, people are better equipped to manage stress, adapt, make better decisions, and altogether be more productive than individuals. Cohen (1993) suggest that between continued pressures to reduce staff, do more with less, increase employee involvement, benchmark best practices both internally and external, empower employees to better serve their customers, and continually improve one's processes, it is no wonder that leaders, managers and practitioners have turned to teams.......
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