Teamwork is defined in Webster's New World Dictionary as "a joint action by a group of people, in which each person subordinates

his or her individual interests and opinions to the unity and efficiency of the group."

This does not mean that the individual is no longer important; however, it does mean that effective and efficient teamwork goes beyond individual accomplishments. The most effective teamwork is produced when all the individuals involved harmonize their contributions and work

towards a common goal.

Teamwork has become an important part of the

working culture and many businesses now look at teamwork skills when evaluating a person for employment. Most companies realize that teamwork is important because either the product is sufficiently complex that it requires a team with multiple skills to produce, and/or a better product will result when a team approach is taken.

The Relevant Facts

Steven, an employee at the Accounts Payable Section, had experienced situations where

people were promoted based on who you know

instead of on merit.

The of

supervisor, those he

Charity, was

wanted of

him bias

to and

substantiate the allegation regarding the names

accusing discrimination or risk being taken as one of those

creating problems around.

 The

ethical issues include the alleged

discrimination in promoting staff and not giving equal opportunities to staff who worked overtime.
There

is also the allegation that

certain people were not acting in the best interest of the company.

The immediate stakeholders are Christy and Steven but the wider group includes all staff at the Accounts Payable Section and the company as a whole.

By Charity Should tone down as her approach seems to be rather radical. But she believes that that was why she had been successful in her supervisory function at her previous position. She may have to consider changing her administrative strategy dealing with staff issues. Formulate a policy on work place discrimination in all forms.

Steve should reflect on the best way to approach his boss who is applying a confrontational strategy in solving problems. The use of force to solve problems has its merits and demerits. Prepare and go back to Charity with a petition not to

name the culprits and rather ask Christy to study the

situation herself.

To argue that by naming the culprits, Christy will be

biased in assessing the real situation.

If Steve discloses the culprits, it will generate conflict between him and the people named.