6 Characteristics of Successful Groups and Teams
Randy Y. Hirokawa
Chapter Objectives
After reading this chapter, you should be able to:
Identify and elaborate on the properties that distinguish successful from unsuccessful groups.
Identify and elaborate on the processes by which these properties emerge and develop in successful groups.
Introduction
Suppose you were asked to name a successful sports team? What would your answer be? If you are a football fan, you might say the New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, or the Kansas City Chiefs because they recently won NFL Superbowl championships. If you are a baseball fan, you might say the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, or Boston Red Sox because they ...
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