People work more productively in teams than individually Teamwork requires cooperation which motivates people much more
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o True in some areas
o In some jobs productivity clearly depends on the ability of coworkers to cooperate as members of a team. Such as production of products through complex process, all dept and division must work in lock-step fashion towards product rollout. Such as scientist, research, computer programmers must collaborate to establish common goals. The kinds of people attracted to these jobs in the first place are likely to be motivated by a sense of common purpose rather than by individual ambition,
o Other type of jobs individual competition, tenacity, and ambition are the keys to productivity. Such as sales persons compensation, and entrepreneurs. People with competitive nature draw to these works.
o However, cooperation is more crucial for an organizations long-term productivity then individual competition. Even in jobs where individual competitiveness is part-and-parcel of the job, the importance of cooperation should not be underestimated. Competition among sales people can quickly grow into jealousy, back- stabbing and unethical behaviorall of which are counterproductive. Without the effort of subordinated, partners, and colleagues, entrepreneurs personal vision would never become reality...