Beyond Task Maintenance Defining by Ancona Deborah (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book introduces a vital new approach to understanding group behavior and performance by focusing on how groups interact with the world around them. Traditional models of group dynamics have concentrated on what happens within the group itself, neglecting the critical importance of external interactions. The author presents a comprehensive framework for analyzing these overlooked external functions, categorizing them into three main strategies: initiating transactions, responding to initiatives, and altering group membership. The book illustrates how these functions, such as gathering information, influencing outsiders, and recruiting new members, play a crucial role in a group's ability to acquire resources, build support, and achieve its goals. By understanding and managing these external interactions, groups can significantly enhance their effectiveness and contribute more meaningfully to their organizations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …