Principles of Management: Text and Cases

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Managing People in Groups

After going through this chapter, you will be able to understand:

• the concept of groups
• the theories of group formation
• the group decision-making process
• the influence of groups on organizational culture
• the process of team development through group formation
• the management of group dynamics and group conflict

Teamwork Pays: Lessons from DSP

Organizational effectiveness depends not only on the talent available in the organization but also on the quality of leadership available. An organization's success depends on the ability of its leaders to align individual goals to business goals and objectives, and bring out the best in all the members of the team through resolution of conflicts and proper team building. ...