... motivating, inspiring influence on the individual, drawing the best out of him or herself as a detached individual. Groups can have a healing effect on individuals, bolstering their self-esteem and filling their lives with meaning." Groups also play a very vital role in every ones life. Similarly, most of the work in an organization is also performed in teams. This, in turn, results in either the success or failure of the whole organization. Companies have now started to emphasize that their employees are good 'team players' in order to work productively and comfortably with each other. Due to this, many organizations have benefited from teamwork. Companies also invest in team building exercises to develop the teamworking skills of their employees. Research by Proctor and Mueller (2000b, p.7) show that teamworking has increased significantly in all types of industries globally. Importance of Teamwork Mohrman et al. (1995) points out the benefits of working in ...

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