Unit 6 Written Assignment
Purdue Global University
MT 140–10: Introduction to Management
Companies around the world are beginning to change the way their employees operate.
There are no longer working hours for employees individually; Instead, most companies are now
back to teamwork. Combining employees into teams benefits not only employees but also the
company. By creating teams, companies are beginning to see improvements in productivity
across the group. However, not all teams perform the same way, and some teams end up being
too efficient, resulting in a waste of company resources. To ensure that teamwork is on track for
better performance, there are some ways for companies to build more effective teams.
For teams to function effectively, trust among team members should be a top priority.
Because each team member has confidence, the team needs each other to function at a higher
performance rate and performance. Team members have empathy and understanding for each
other are fundamental values that enhance trust. Companies can incorporate trainings to increase
trust among team members. Activities such as each team member answering questions about
other team members, how well they know each other, and how well they can work together.
Building credibility is another important way to build an effective team because it
establishes the basic rules of engagement. The floor rules do not have to be long or detailed, but
they must be accepted by all team members for your unique group of situations. Some examples
are asking and asking questions during meetings, making sure to look at one of your team
members before submitting a report and prioritize customer-related tasks over internal tasks.
Communication is always important when it comes to many things in life, friendships,
relationships, and the work area. If there is no communication, it will work just like how to do
anything. It is also important to know what your non-verbal communication says by focusing on