Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction --
Part 1. Characteristics of Teams --
Chapter 1. Understanding Teams --
Chapter 2. Defining Team Success --
Part 2. Processes of Teamwork --
Chapter 3. Team Beginnings --
Chapter 4. Understanding the Basic Team Processes --
Chapter 5. Cooperation and Competition --
Chapter 6. Communication --
Part 3. Issues Teams Face --
Chapter 7. Managing Conflict --
Chapter 8. Social Influence and Power --
Chapter 9: Decision Making --
Chapter 10: Leadership and Followership --
Chapter 11: Problem Solving --
Chapter 12: Creativity, Innovation, and Design Thinking --
Chapter 13: Diversity and Inclusion --
Part 4. Organizational Context of Teams --
Chapter 14. Team, Organizational, and International Culture --
Chapter 15. Virtuality and Teamwork --
Chapter 16. Evaluating and Rewarding Team Performance --
Chapter 17. 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 helps readers understand and participate in teams more effectively in day-to-day work. Best-selling author Daniel Levi and new co-author David A. Askay thoroughly examine basic group dynamics concepts, such as goals, norms, cooperation, and communication, as well as review the main challenges that teams face, such as conflict, decision making, problem solving, creativity, and valuing diversity. Throughout the book are discussions of the organizational context of teams, including the impacts of organizational culture, virtual teamwork, rewarding teams, and team building. Provided by publisher.