Question

In a team, there are some who prefer to take the initiative and others who prefer to be told what to do, what are the benefits and drawbacks of each preference? How does this preference affect his or her role in the team? As a team leader, how important is it for you to recognize the difference?

Answer 1

Benefits of taking initiative are-

1. Responsible about the task and he will perform his work with more responsibility.

2. He will also try to maintain accuracy in his work.

3. He will be self motivated and perform his work in best possible way.

4. Somewhere it will develop a sense in employee that whatever they are doing he will get reward from his work.

5. Person will commit towards his work.

6. Less supervision from his superior so he will work freely.

7. He will be accountable for his work.

Drawbacks of taking initiatives:

1. People might blame for angry mistake or faults

2. A person might face many challenges while taking any decision.

3. He will get less support from his superior

4. An inexperienced may face difficulty

Benefits of receiving the order to do a task:

1. He knows what to do so it it will save energy and time
2. He will work under the supervision of his superior.
3. He will work in free environment
4. He will be less accountable for his work.
5. It will develop his learning capabilities.
6. Minimum chances of mistakes.

Drawbacks of not taking initiatives:

1. He will not feel motivation because somewhere he performing something which is told by someone.

2. He will dependent on others.

3. It will not develop his innovation and creativity skills.

It is very important for me to recognize the difference actually it depends upon the nature of work and capabilities of the employee .

If the employee is very experienced then he will able to manage but if the employee is new and inexperienced in this case he need supervision from his senior.