Selecting the members of a team is the most important aspect of team formation and managing individuals within a team. When a team is formed it is vital that the characteristics and personality profile of the prospective members is understood (Chin & Lin, 2004). According to Yvonne Athanasaw, years of experience, amount, and type of previous team participation and mode of entry are very important characteristics (2003). Other characteristics which are very important when forming teams include communication ability, flexibility, and collegiality of the individual.…
