Question

Imagine you have been asked to collaborate on a project with a colleague whose work style is very different from yours. For example, you like to plan carefully and follow a schedule, whereas your colleague is spontaneous. You like to write thorough drafts that require only minimal revision, whereas your colleague likes to write incomplete drafts and revise heavily later. Based on these differences, you think it would be more efficient and most cost effective for the company to have you work on this project by yourself? Should you make that argument to your supervisor? What might be the benefits of collaborating? What are the drawbacks of collaborating?

Answer 1

as already mentioned in the question that the working style of both the individuals are different, therefore proper principle of management can be adapted.the solution to this kind of problem is co-oepration between individuals.instead of conflict of working style and idea one should understand the working style of others.

we would observe the situation first and then decide whether both the employees can understand each other's working style and co-operate each other,whether we would be able to increase the efficiency and accelrate the process.if these points are unattainable then we may choose to work alone rather than collaborating.

BENEFITS OF HAVING COLLABORATION PROCESS-

1. varasity of ideas
2. different and alternative plan
3. surplus manpower
4. specialization and expertize
5. division of work

LIMITATIONS OF HAVING COLLABORATION PROCESS-

• conflict of ideas
• problem in decision making
• delay in response
• inefficiency in contribution
• compromising the quality