Organizational Behavior: A Study on Managers, Employees, and Teams

In recent decades, there has been a tremendous shift in the structure and operation of organizations. Advancements in technology and skill diversity have fostered a modern workplace of skill and workflow interdependencies. Hence, for success in today’s business world, it is imperative for organizations to understand the forces that impact team outcomes. This study on 100 managers from the same organ-ization shows that female managers have higher communication skills when compared to male managers, but are also more influenced by group think. A total of 200 employees from this organization were also studied and the results show that female employees contribute to team outcomes more than male employees. Implications for researchers, managers, and human resource professionals are considered. INTRODUCTION TO TEAMS In our modern world, teams are essential to everything individuals do in daily life. For many, their first exposure to the notion of teams began early on during participation in various youth sports. While playing a position on a team, whether on the soccer pitch or baseball diamond, young athletes are exposed to the timeless adage: “There is no ‘I ’ in team. ” Taking a quick look at the four letters that comprise this wor