Inherent in the concept of work teams is that employees, not managers, are in the best position to contribute to work performance.

Work teams are designed to bring together employees with diverse skills, knowledge, and experiences to contribute to work performance. The idea is that by collaborating and sharing ideas, team members can come up with better solutions than if they worked alone or with minimal input from others. Managers still play an important role in guiding and facilitating team activities, but the emphasis is on empowering employees to take ownership of their work and contribute to overall success.