Group Dynamics For Teams

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Good
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Sage
Publisher Place: Usa
Publisher Year: 2014
Edition: Fourth Edition

Description: 392 pages. Book is in general good condition. There is some light reading wear and highlighting on a few pages present, but still a presentable copy. The only exception is a small inscription to the inside page.

Publishers Description: This clear and engaging book explains the basic psychological concepts of group dynamics with a focus on their application with 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. The fourth edition has been updated and streamlined throughout, and coverage of the latest research is incorporated in every chapter. Key new topics include emotional intelligence and the impact of diversity on teamwork. In addition, new Leading Virtual Teams feature has been added to provide guidance and tips to off-site teams that are using communication technology to facilitate their work on shared tasks. Features: - Examines basic group dynamics concepts, such as goals, norms, cooperation, and communication - Reviews the main challenges that teams faceAsuch as conflict, decision making, problem solving, creativity, and valuing diversity - Discusses the organizational context of teams including the impacts of organizational culture, virtual teamwork, rewarding teams, and team building - An appendix contains tools and advice to help students in project teams Industry Reviews "Levi has managed to bridge the divide between theory, intrinsic and a hallmark to the first way to the empirical evidence presented by the second to come to a mpre practical conclusion." -THE FINANCIAL EXPRESS--The Financial Express

ISBN: 9781412999533