International Journal of Academic Pedagogical Research (IJAPR)   Year: 2024 | Volume: 8 | Issue: 6 | Page No.: 149-155 Impact Of Teamwork On Employee Productivity In Public Sector. A Case Study Of Jinja Town Council Download PDF Otukei Denis, Kabanda Richard, Dr Arinaitwe Julius, Okee Jill Margaret Abstract: The purpose of the study was to assess the impact of teamwork on employee productivity at Jinja town council. The study is guided by the following specific objectives; i) to determine the effect of shared values on employee productivity at Jinja town council, to evaluate the effect of mutual trust on employee productivity at Jinja town council and to evaluate the effect of team roles on employee productivity at Jinja town council. The study adopts a cross sectional design with use of both qualitative and quantitative approach with 214 respondents. The study also presents how data is presented, analysis and interpretation of data collected with the view of answering the research questions. From the findings, for each unit increase in shared values, employee productivity increased by 0.625 units. The results on effect of shared values and employee productivity indicated that shared values have significant effect on employee productivity. Results indicated sig. 0.000 <0.05, implying that there is a significant effect of shared values on employee productivity. The study recommends that; The management should promote shared values in the organization through allowing employees to have their expressions and view listened to, this allows the organization to develop a good culture which can be transformed into organizational values and norms. Since shared values had a significant effect on employee productivity. Mutual trust had significant effect on employee productivity therefore, mutual trust should be promoted in the organization, where by managers should trust their subordinated and assign them responsibilities and the subordinates should also trust their superiors. Trust among employees promotes good work relations among them and this leads improved performance which is seen through effectiveness in service delivery.