A Study on the Effectiveness of Teamwork and Team Building at KSDL

Teamwork and team-building practices play an important role in improving employee performance, communication, and organizational productivity in manufacturing industries. This study examines the effectiveness of teamwork and team-building practices at Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL), Bengaluru. A descriptive research design was adopted, and primary data were collected from 113 employees using a structured questionnaire, while secondary data were obtained from journals, books, company reports, and websites. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS with statistical tools such as Percentage Analysis, Correlation, Chi-Square Test, Independent Sample t-Test, and One-Way ANOVA. The findings indicate that employees have a positive perception of teamwork, which enhances communication, cooperation, trust, work efficiency, and workplace relationships. The study concludes that effective team-building initiatives and employee participation contribute to organizational effectiveness and recommends continuous efforts to strengthen teamwork and leadership for improved organizational performance.