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Group dynamics for teams / Daniel Levi, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Los Angeles : SAGE, [2017]Copyright date: ©2017Edition: 5th editionDescription: xxviii, 430 pages ; 23 cmContent type:
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ISBN:
  • 9781483378343
  • 1483378349
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 658.4022 LEV 23
LOC classification:
  • HD66 .L468 2017
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Contents:
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 -- Power and social influence -- Decision making -- Leadership -- Problem solving -- Creativity -- Diversity -- Part IV: Organizational context of teams -- Team, organizational, and international culture -- Virtual teamwork -- Evaluating and rewarding teams -- Team building and team training -- Appendix: Guide to Student Team Projects -- References -- Index.
Summary: Incorporating the latest research throughout, Daniel Levi's Fifth Edition of Group Dynamics for Teams explains the basic psychological concepts of group dynamics, focusing on their application with teams in the workplace. Grounded in psychology research and a practical focus on organizational behavior issues, this engaging book helps readers understand and more effectively participate in teams.
List(s) this item appears in: Group Project and Integrative Learning
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Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 658.4022 LEV (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 224315
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 658.4022 LEV (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 224314
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 658.4022 LEV (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 224316
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 658.4022 LEV (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 224313

Includes bibliographical references (pages 389-418) 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 -- Power and social influence -- Decision making -- Leadership -- Problem solving -- Creativity -- Diversity -- Part IV: Organizational context of teams -- Team, organizational, and international culture -- Virtual teamwork -- Evaluating and rewarding teams -- Team building and team training -- Appendix: Guide to Student Team Projects -- References -- Index.

Incorporating the latest research throughout, Daniel Levi's Fifth Edition of Group Dynamics for Teams explains the basic psychological concepts of group dynamics, focusing on their application with teams in the workplace. Grounded in psychology research and a practical focus on organizational behavior issues, this engaging book helps readers understand and more effectively participate in teams.

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