Read the passage and decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F).
Working professionals spend much more time during the week with co-workers than they do with their spouses and families. A work environment can become a more enjoyable place when the relationships among its people become positive and flexible. Work becomes more enjoyable when employee share good work relationships. Work relationships among employees can be improved through fun activities, team lunches, team outings and organization of informal get-togethers away from work. Resistance to change also decreases among people who share healthy work relationships.
People who know one another well are more likely to work well together. Team members who know, like and respect one another will be more willing to collaborate for the betterment of the team.
Spending time and energy to overcome the problems associated with negative relationships can be the most frustrating task where the productive time of employees, leaders and HR representatives is lost. Healthy work relationships will instead help in focusing on opportunities and win-win situations. Anyone will intend to continue working with people with whom they are on good terms with.
Good work relationships are not limited to organizational boundaries. A successful person in business is the one who maintains positive work relationships throughout his professional circle who has a wide spread network of clients and suppliers. Relationship with customers, suppliers, stakeholders and the society at large is essential for an individual or a business to survive and grow which makes it equally important to build and maintain a working relationship with these people.
Positive and flexible relationships make work environment more enjoyable
