Article Summary on why Self-Managed Work Teams Just Don't Work. Little less then 900 words, in ARP format. Abstract included first.

Abstract This paper is based on an article about Self-Managed Work teams and how these teams may seem to be a wonderful idea; however, have more disadvantages than advantages. Self-Managed Work Teams are designed to take over more functions within a company and produce higher levels of success. Functions like: work and production scheduling, work assignments, administrative duties and many more. These teams are well trained and chosen from employees within the company. As good …

…Work Teams. Companies will experiment with Self-Managed Work Teams, based on the remarkable reports that have been done on them, stating all the good they can produce. However, as we have seen from the information listed; companies should ask themselves if it worth it? Companies should take into consideration the benefits verses the cost and conflictions these teams may cause. These teams can end up being less productive then the organization's original ways they replaced!