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Are You Cut Out for Teamwork?
by Barbara Reinhold

The third most popular buzzword of 2000, right after downsizing and outsourcing, will be TEAMWORK. Easy, you say, I've been playing on teams for years. You might be surprised, however, to find out that what it takes to win on the sports field might not be the same as what's required to field a winning team at work. Try this little test to see how suited you are to being an effective team member. If the feedback you get is disappointing and being the next Lone Ranger is not your idea of a good career track, remember to visit our online experts for some guidance on how to improve your teaming skills.

1. I prefer to work on my own.
True
False
 
2. I like to have my work goals set by someone else.
True
False
 
3. I think other people work as hard as I do.
True
False
 
4. I like taking suggestions from others.
True
False
 
5. At the end of the day, everyone is out for him/herself.
True
False
 
6. I like to work with people who aren’t like me.
True
False
 
7. I am more competitive than cooperative.
True
False
 
8. I like to take control of my fate.
True
False
 
9. I am always right.
True
False
 
10. I find it easy to trust other people.
True
False
 



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