How does the IT environment contribute to the success or lack of success in systems development processes?

The environment of any work place be it IT or otherwise, is very important. A hostile working environment means that employee moral will be low and thus worker productivity low. And if hostile enough will actually be counter productive. On the other hand a collaborative working environment can lead to high levels of moral, and more production overall. The happier the people are working, the more likely they will get the work done in a timely manor.