Teams enable better outcomes since there is a combination of multiple experiences and
knowledge bases joining together to resolve issues and make decisions. An example would be the
development of a new car line by a major dealership. In order for the dealership to make the best
decision possible, it should utilize members from all departments: marketing, finance, legal,
production, engineering, etc., in order to develop the best overall plan for the company. This allows
management to have knowledge obtained from every area within the organization that is potentially
involved in determining the success or failure of the new product line. From the organized work
team, all necessary information is provided and analyzed in order to effectively create the new line.
As problems arise from a specific area, the team will be able to resolve issues more effectively by
the input provided from the various departments. On the contrary, if the company were to choose
a single individual to create the plan for the new line, he or she is unlikely to be capable of making
such decisions alone. In most circumstances, work teams tend to be more successful at formulating
these types of decisions because they use input from team members who may be experts in that field.