Work Teams Past Present And Future

Author : M.M. Beyerlein
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789401594929

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Work Teams: Past, Present and Future by M.M. Beyerlein Pdf

This book places current and future work team practices in historical context. Researchers from 10 countries have contributed chapters that represent developments specific to their regions and that illustrate the way ideas spread around the world. Some principles of effective teaming were independently discovered in different countries, and some principles emerged from the work of researchers like Trist, Emery, and Lewin and spread around the world. But all of the practices were driven by the dynamic tension between the psychology of the employee and business necessities. Theories and cases describe autonomous work groups, self-managed work teams, cell teams, and other collaborative work structures. Contributions to the design of such structures came from psychology, management, sociology, industrial engineering, and manufacturing. Because of the challenges inherent in reorganising work around teams instead of individuals, organizations are at different stages in evolving into 21st century work systems.

Author : Ruth Kanfer,Gilad Chen,Robert D. Pritchard
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136675782

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Work Motivation by Ruth Kanfer,Gilad Chen,Robert D. Pritchard Pdf

This edited volume in SIOP's Organizational Frontiers Series presents the current thinking and research on the important area of motivation.Work Motivation is a central issue in Industrial organizational psychology, human resource management and organizational behavior. In this volume the editors and authors show that motivation must be seen as a multi-level phenomenon where individual, group, organizational and cultural variables must be considered to truly understand it. The book adopts an overall framework that encompasses "internal" - from the person - forces and "external" - from the immediate and more distant environment - forces. It is destined to challenge scholars of organizations to give renewed emphasis and attention to advancing our understanding of motivation in work situations.

Author : Michael M. Beyerlein
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9401594937

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Work Teams by Michael M. Beyerlein Pdf

Author : Hewett, Beth L.,Robidoux, Charlotte
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2010-06-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781605669953

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Virtual Collaborative Writing in the Workplace: Computer-Mediated Communication Technologies and Processes by Hewett, Beth L.,Robidoux, Charlotte Pdf

"This book investigates the use of computer-mediated communication technologies and collaborative processes to facilitate effective interdependent collaboration in writing projects, especially in virtual workplace settings"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Ricardo Flores,Antonina Bauman
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2024-01-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781800371095

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Group and Team Work by Ricardo Flores,Antonina Bauman Pdf

By setting out a step-by-step guide on the implementation of a theoretically robust team work-centric approach to education, Group and Team Work explains valuable team work theory and practical dynamics. It details specific approaches educators can take to effectively play different roles, such as that of the facilitator, instructor and coach, thus depicting a varied and detailed picture of team work in higher education.

Author : Abbie J. Shipp,Yitzhak Fried
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-18
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317756354

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Time and Work, Volume 2 by Abbie J. Shipp,Yitzhak Fried Pdf

The concept of time is a crucial filter through which we understand any events or phenomena; nothing exists outside of time. It conditions not only the question of ‘when’, but also influences the ‘what, how and why’of our ideas about management. And yet management scholars have rarely considered this ‘temporal lens’ in understanding how time affects employees at work, or the organizations for which they work. This 2-volume set provides a fresh, temporal perspective on some of the most important and thriving areas in management research today. Volume 1 considers how time impacts the individual, and includes chapters on identity, emotion, motivation, stress and creativity. Volume 2 considers time in context with the organization, exploring a temporal understanding of leadership, HRM, entrepreneurship, teams and cross-cultural issues. There is an overall concern with the practical implications of understanding individuals and organizations within the most relevant timeframes, while the two volumes provide an actionable research agenda for the future. This is a highly significant contribution to management theory and research, and will be important reading for all students and researchers of Organizational Behavior, Organizational Psychology, Occupational Psychology, Business and Management and HRM.

Author : Nancy Hyer,Urban Wemmerlov
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 788 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2001-10-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1563272288

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Reorganizing the Factory by Nancy Hyer,Urban Wemmerlov Pdf

Winner of the 2003 Shingo Prize! Reorganizing work processes into cells has helped many organizations streamline operations, shorten lead times, increase quality, and lower costs. Cellular manufacturing is a powerful concept that is simple to understand; however, its ultimate success depends on deciding where cells fit into your organization, and then applying the know-how to design, implement and operate them. Reorganizing the Factory presents a thoroughly researched and comprehensive "life cycle" approach to competing through cellular work organizations. It takes you from the basic cell concept and its benefits through the process of justifying, designing, implementing, operating, and improving this new type of work organization in offices and on the factory floor. The book discusses many important technical dimensions, such as factory analysis, cell design, planning and control systems, and principles for lead time and inventory reduction. However, unique to the literature, it also covers in depth the numerous managerial issues that accompany organizing work into cells. In most implementations, performance measurement, compensation, education and training, employee involvement, and change management are critically important. These issues are often overlooked in the planning process, yet they can occupy more of the implementation time than do the technical aspects of cells. Includes: Why do cells improve lead time, quality, and cost? Planning for cell implementation Justifying the move to cells, strategically and economically Designing efficient manufacturing and office cells Selecting and training cell employees Compensation system for cell employees Performance and cost measurement Planning and control of materials and capacity Managing the change to cells Problems in designing, implementing, and operating cells Improving and adapting existing cells Structured frameworks and checklists to help analysis and decision-making Numerous examples of cells in various industries

Author : Laura L. Koppes
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317824480

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Historical Perspectives in Industrial and Organizational Psychology by Laura L. Koppes Pdf

This unique book is the first to contain a comprehensive history of industrial and organizational psychology, covering numerous topics in the discipline. The history presented offers various perspectives, including the contributions of individuals, organizations, and contextual or situational forces, as well as an international viewpoint. The authors, all highly regarded experts in their respective topics, use a range of approaches to examine history, demonstrating to readers that there are multiple ways to understand history. This volume will be of interest to industrial and organizational psychologists, business and management academics and professionals, historians of psychology, business, science and science and technology, undergraduate, and graduate students.

Author : Charlotte Lundgren,Carl Molander
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351646574

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Teamwork in Medical Rehabilitation by Charlotte Lundgren,Carl Molander Pdf

Good teamwork ensures the close collaboration and coordination between professional groups and across disciplinary boundaries. This is particularly important in healthcare centres and clinics admitting complicated patient cases, but contrary to what many healthcare organisations seem to believe, effective teamwork does not happen automatically. It needs to be successfully trained and practiced. Teamwork in Medical Rehabilitation provides a guide to efficient teamwork in professional healthcare. Showcasing the practice of medical rehabilitation in Sweden, the book describes how to create, develop, nourish and organise a team. Medical rehabilitation in Sweden is a discipline filled by not only doctors and nurses, but also physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, social workers, speech therapists and dieticians. Using these multi-professional teams as clinical case studies, the book contains many practical examples from different rehabilitation care areas. This book will prove to be invaluable to healthcare professionals and students as effective collaboration is essential to good clinical outcomes. Managers will also find this a worthy read thanks to its understanding of how working conditions affect good teamwork.

Author : Jill Nemiro
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2004-03-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780787973360

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Creativity in Virtual Teams by Jill Nemiro Pdf

Creativity in Virtual Teams offers a well-researched and practical resource that outlines a new model for attaining high levels of creativity in virtual working arrangements to anyone who designs, manages, or participates in virtual teams. Written by Jill E. Nemiro—an expert in building organizations and virtual teams—Creativity in Virtual Teams provides a valuable tool that takes you beyond mere theory. Within these pages, the author leads you through a series of diagnostic tools, questions for reflection, checklists, and exercises that will help you assess and develop the five key components—design, climate, resources, norms and protocols, and continual assessment and learning—that will foster creativity in your virtual teams. In addition, Creativity in Virtual Teams is filled with illustrative lessons learned from nine highly successful and innovative virtual teams.

Author : Eduardo Salas,Gerald F. Goodwin,C. Shawn Burke
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2008-11-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781135596569

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Team Effectiveness In Complex Organizations by Eduardo Salas,Gerald F. Goodwin,C. Shawn Burke Pdf

Over the past 40 years, there has been a growing trend toward the utilization of teams for accomplishing work in organizations. Project teams, self-managed work teams and top management teams, among others have become a regular element in the corporation or military. This volume is intended to provide an overview of the current state of the art research on team effectiveness.

Author : Cary L. Cooper,Ivan T. Robertson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2004-05-14
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780470092729

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International Review of Industrial and Organizational Psychology 2004 by Cary L. Cooper,Ivan T. Robertson Pdf

This is the nineteenth in the most prestigious series of annual volumes in the field of industrial and organizational psychology. The series provides authoritative and integrative reviews of the key literature of industrial psychology and organizational behaviour. The chapters are written by established experts and topics are carefully chosen to reflect the major concerns in the research literature and in current practice. This volume provides both reviews and current updates of research in familiar areas, such as Learning and Development at Work, Creating Healthy Workplaces, Empowerment and Performance, and Team Effectiveness. Newer topics are also included, such as Virtual Teams, the Workplace Experiences of Lesbian and Gay Employees, and Identification in Organizational Contexts. Each chapter offers a comprehensive and critical survey of the chosen topic, and each is supported by a valuable bibliography. For advanced students, academics, and researchers, as well as professional psychologists and managers, this remains the most authoritative and current guide to developments and established knowledge in the field of industrial and organizational psychology.

Author : François Chiocchio,E. Kevin Kelloway,Brian Hobbs
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-10
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780190226558

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The Psychology and Management of Project Teams by François Chiocchio,E. Kevin Kelloway,Brian Hobbs Pdf

Organizations today are increasingly using projects in their daily activities. Projects and project-management principles frame goal attainment in academia and many business sectors, and they even serve as theoretical footing for organizational-change endeavors. However, the ubiquity of project management does not mean that project work, project teams, and the ways organizations use projects are well understood. Moreover, while project-management theory and practice aim at providing structure and control to enable successful project completion, an alarmingly high percentage of projects struggle or fail. As the authors of The Psychology and Management of Project Teams explain, this is in part because projects are still mostly managed as technical systems rather than behavioral systems. Even though project-management researchers have become increasingly interested in factors that may have an impact on project-management effectiveness, their efforts fall short of addressing the "human factor." And, unfortunately, many project-management scholars are largely unaware of the I/O psychology literature--relying, for example, on outdated models of motivation and team development. On the other side, I/O psychologists who research groups and teams often ignore the contextual influences--such as business sector, project type, placement in the organizational hierarchy, and project phase and maturity--that have a crucial impact on how a project will unfold. In this volume, a cross-disciplinary set of editors will bring together perspectives from leading I/O psychology and project-management scholars. The volume will include comprehensive coverage of team selection, development, learning, motivation, and communication; conflict management and well-being; leadership; diversity; performance from a multi-level perspective; and career development. In the concluding chapter, a research agenda will provide a roadmap for an integrated approach to the study of project teams.

Author : Rodney L. Lowman,California School of Organizational Studies at Alliant International University
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 848 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-10
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781119177869

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The California School of Organizational Studies Handbook of Organizational Consulting Psychology by Rodney L. Lowman,California School of Organizational Studies at Alliant International University Pdf

Discover a wealth of issues in the field of consulting psychologywith this landmark book. Explore key topics in assessment andevaluation, building teams, executive coaching, career counseling,interpersonal conflicts and relationships, benefit design,personality testing, and much more. Learn to delineate and betterunderstand the wide array of information you are faced with, andbecome more adept and knowledgeable in the field of consultingpsychology. This comprehensive volume has expert contributorsrecruited by the volume's editor--himself an eminent educator andpractitioner in the field. You will get: * Special issues in consulting to specific types of organizationsincluding industry, schools, government, non-profit, andinternational * Informative guidelines for professional practiceprocedures * Organized sections on individual, group and organizationalissues * And much more!

Author : Tom Devane
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2004-01-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780787972318

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Integrating Lean Six Sigma and High-Performance Organizations by Tom Devane Pdf

You know that great improvement initiatives abound. What you may not know is how to implement them effectively; get fast, dramatic improvement; and sustain those results for the long term. It's a common problem. But take heart: The next wave of performance excellence is here—the seamless integration of today's leading improvement methods. This integration, described thoroughly in this book, builds upon the strengths and addresses the shortcomings of each discipline. For example: While Six Sigma provides a disciplined, quantitative approach, many efforts fail because they don't address the people side of performance improvement and change management. Plus, Six Sigma efforts are expensive and take too long to produce results. Lean Manufacturing techniques can provide quick results, but they lack quantitative tools to reduce variation, and, as a result, are incapable of addressing numerous high-dollar improvement opportunities. Though High-Performance Organizations (HPO) create conditions for great motivation, improve intra-organizational interactions, and lower employee turnover, many HPO interventions fail to produce solid business results because members lack a disciplined approach and the tools for improvement.