Teams fulfil two primary functions: first, they can enhance the financial performance of an organisation as they can reduce the need for middle management layers. Furthermore, teams typically result in increased employee motivation which can lead to better financial performance. Teamwork has been associated with enhanced productivity, improved decision making, more informed problem solving leading to better product quality and higher levels of innovation. Second, they fulfil socio-emotional needs by providing  individuals with a sense of identity and serving as sites for socialisation where members can learn how to behave and what is expected of them (Thompson & McHugh 1990). In this regard, teams have been linked to increased employee motivation, active employee participation in decision making, employee empowerment and increased employee control resulting in higher job satisfaction.