Group dynamics for teams /
Daniel Levi, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, David A. Askay, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
- Sixth edition. International student edition
- xxiv, 448 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction Part I. Characteristics of teams. Understanding teams Defining team success Part II. Processes of teamwork. Team beginnings Understanding the basic team processes Cooperation and competition Communication Part III. Issues teams face. Managing conflict Social influence and power Decision making Leadership and followership Problem solving Creativity, innovation, and design thinking Diversity and inclusion Part IV. Organizational context of teams. Team, organizational, and international culture Virtuality and teamwork Evaluating and rewarding team performance Team development interventions Appendix: Guide to student team projects
"Grounded in psychology research but with a practical focus on organizational behavior issues, Group Dynamics for Teams, Sixth Edition helps readers understand and participate in teams more effectively in day-to-day work. This latest edition has been thoroughly updated, with coverage of the latest research included in each chapter by expert author David Askay of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo"--