Teamwork (Quick Revision)

Question 1

Define: Teamwork

Answer 1

Teamwork is when employees work together in a group.

Question 2

Teamwork can help meet employees’ social needs. These were identified in M……… hierarchy of needs. What were the others?

Answer 2

Maslow’s; physiological, security, ego and self-actualisation.

Question 3

Teamwork is often linked to attempts to make individuals responsible for their work and reduce waste. This is known as l…… p……………. State other elements of this.

Answer 3

Lean Production; Just-In-Time, Kaizen.

Question 4

State two benefits of teamwork.

Answer 4

• Motivates staff.

* Employees share skills, which may lead to better problem solving.

Question 5

State three problems of teamwork.

Answer 5

• Some individuals may prefer working alone.
• Some may not contribute fully, leading to problems.
• Group norms may be poor.

Question 6

What is the Examiner’s note for Teamwork?

Answer 6

More firms are encouraging teamwork as a way of fulfilling social needs and delegating decisions to employees.

Question 7

What is the Evaluation point for Teamwork?

Answer 7

The value of teamwork depends on the extent to which skills are shared, the reaction of employees involved and the ability of employees to work together.