Beyond Task and Maintenance (Classic Reprint): Defining External Functions in Groups - Couverture souple

Ancona, Deborah G.

 
9781333784669: Beyond Task and Maintenance (Classic Reprint): Defining External Functions in Groups

Synopsis

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.

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9780656087648: Beyond Task and Maintenance: Defining External Functions in Groups (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 :  0656087641 ISBN 13 :  9780656087648
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2019
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