Suitable for managers and HR professionals, students of management and occupational psychology at undergraduate and MBA level, this title explores knowledge about how teams work, how and why they become effective and how they influence an organization. It describes how managers at all levels can improve team working within their organization.
Effective team work is a key factor in a successful organization. It encourages hard work and focused coordination, and has a big influence on job satisfaction and organizational loyalty. Team work can also play a major role influencing organizational change and direction. Now fully revised and updated this essential text will aid the reader in their quest to achieve these highly desirable features in today's ever changing business environment.These issues are illustrated with practical examples and current case studies explaining the principles of good team management practice. It will allow managers to appreciate and learn from the psychological mechanisms underlying successful team work within their organization.