Group Dynamics for Teams

By Daniel Levi

Book Overview

"The author′s analysis is very up-to-date, for he includes chapters on very recent analyses of teams, such as questions of diversity and teams-communicating-via-computers.... The book′s key strength is its aim to help students and professionals better understand the groups to which they belong by reviewing key concepts in the area of groups."

--Donelson R. Forsyth, Virginia Commonweath University

Group Dynamics for Teams

provides a clear and concise overview of group dynamics as it relates to work teams. The book is designed to be a bridge between psychological research on how groups operate and the applied study of the use of teams at work, with the ultimate goal of teaching people how to work effectively in teams. The book begins with an overview of how teams are being used at work and the factors that relate to team success. The second section of the book examines basic group dynamics topics, such as goals, norms, cooperation, and communication. The third section reviews the main challenges that teams face, including conflict, decision-making, problem solving, creativity, and valuing diversity. The final section analyzes the use of teams in the workplace, including the impact of organizational culture, technological support for teams, differences among types of work teams, and team building. Each chapter contains learning objectives, summaries, and activities intended to help understand how teams operate. The book has an applied focus that is designed to help students and professionals improve their abilities to work in teams.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761922547
• ISBN13: 9780761922544
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Incorporated
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 0.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Group Dynamics for Teams

This book was very helpful and the delivery of this book was excellent. Thank you so much. I am keeping track of all of my books that were delivered in a timely manner.

better than bookstore

very timely delivery, and cheaper than the bookstore! book was in great condition and overall great service

Outstanding theory based book on Team Dynamics

This book is outstanding! Full of great theories that can be bridged to real life experiences. Was the source of key information during our class on Work Groups & Teams in Organizations. I would recommend this book to anyone who is trying to form a cohesive team in their organization.

A Good Introductory Book

It covers a breadth of various topics in Group Dynamics. It doesn't go into too much depth though but it suffices in getting the reader's feet wet on the subject.