Group Dynamics for Teams

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Pub. Date: 2001-04-01
Publisher(s): Sage Publications, Inc
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Summary

Thoroughly updated and revised, the Second Edition of Group Dynamics for Teams provides a clear and concise overview of the basic psychological concepts of group dynamics and their application by teams in the workplace. Grounded in psychology research but with a very practical focus on organizational behavior issues, this book helps readers understand and participate in teams more effectively in day-to-day work. New to the Second Edition: Presents an entirely new chapter: A new chapter on evaluating and rewarding teams concludes the book. Includes a new "Team Leader's Challenge" section: Each chapter presents a brief case study with several discussion questions to better involve students with the course content. Provides the most up-to-date research: Updated throughout, this edition incorporates more material on the cognitive perspective of teamwork, expands the discussions of team training and of team stages, and includes a new section on team culture and climate. Offers more examples and activities: The number and variety of examples and hands-on activities have been increased to reinforce concepts and illuminate how teams operate in real-life settings. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii
Introduction ix
PART I. CHARACTERISTICS OF TEAMS
Understanding Teams
3(16)
Defining Team Success
19(20)
PART II. PROCESSES OF TEAMWORK
Team Beginnings
39(20)
Understanding the Basic Team Processes
59(18)
Cooperation and Competition
77(18)
Communication
95(20)
PART III. ISSUES TEAMS FACE
Managing Conflict
115(18)
Power and Social Influence
133(20)
Decision Making
153(20)
Leadership
173(18)
Problem Solving
191(20)
Creativity
211(18)
Diversity
229(22)
PART IV. TEAMS AT WORK
Organizational Culture
251(18)
Electronic Teams
269(18)
Work Teams
287(18)
Team Building
305(18)
References 323(18)
Author Index 341(7)
Subject Index 348(14)
About the Author 362

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