This kind of groups are also generally allowed to select and train new members, set their own work pace, supervise most of their own activities and often trade jobs among themselves"[1] We can distinguish semi-autonomous and autonomous teams.
To succeed and perform its tasks, a (semi-) autonomous team needs:[2] There is an ongoing phenomenon that autonomous teamwork supposedly has a positive influence on the psychological well-being of employees.
A study conducted by two universities in The Netherlands focuses on the influences of the perceived group autonomy and individual autonomy, respectively on the individual tasks and psychological well-being.
A poll was conducted on employees in a supermarket chain, which targeted different aspects of team work, (i.e. individual autonomy, social relationships with colleagues or even individual workload).
It shows indeed that autonomous work increases variety, decreases individual workload, and overall improves the quality of social relationships.