
- 244 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Learning to work effectively and efficiently in a group is an important part of learning to be a substantive contributor in today's business environment. Teams: A Competency Based Approach provides a solid coverage of the underlying theory of teamwork, complemented by examples, to help students learn and practice the competencies that will allow them to take advantage of team-building opportunities.
This book helps readers to systematically identify, analyze and manage issues that arise as a result of teamwork by emphasizing four important objectives for successful team-members:
- Recognizing opportunities for accomplishing goals within a team context
- Appreciating other individuals' attributes in a group setting
- Analyzing the types of environments in which teamwork is most advantageous
- Identifying and building the necessary competencies to leverage successful group experiences
With exercises and activities designed to allow readers to engage with the material and build specific team-oriented competencies, this book offers undergraduate students interested in management, team building, and human resource training the tools needed for successful group experiences.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- About the Author
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- 1 Building Relationships: The Human Side of Teamwork
- 2 Inner-Self Competency: What You Bring to a Team Environment
- 3 Diversity Competency: What You Need to Know About Today's Workforce
- 4 Team Competency: What You Need to Know About the Team Environment
- 5 Communication Competency: Social Networks and Communicating Effectively in the Team Environment
- 6 Environment Competency: Matching the Needs of the Organization
- 7 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility Competency: Sustainability in Today's Workplace
- 8 Decision-Making Competency: Critical Thinking for Consistently Making Each Decision the Best Decision
- 9 Time-Management Competency: The Tool Kit for Effectiveness and Efficiency
- 10 Lifelong Learning Competency: The Key to Future Success
- Appendix: Chapter Discussion Questions and Answers
- Index