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The management of multicultural group conflict

Appelbaum, Steven H.; Shapiro, Barbara; Elbaz, David - In: Team Performance Management: An International Journal 4 (1998) 5, pp. 211-234

new models of teamwork, conflict will accelerate from a variety of sources as multicultural groups emerge. This article … demands. Conflict in a multicultural task groups is discussed considering the six dimensions of culture as well as trust … (mistrust) and communications (miscommunications). Diversity as an antecedent condition of perception of conflict is presented …

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Factors affecting successful implementation of high performance teams

Castka, P.; Bamber, C.J.; Sharp, J.M.; Belohoubek, P. - In: Team Performance Management: An International Journal 7 (2001) 7/8, pp. 123-134

Agrees that the evidence of a vast array of research concerning teamwork is conclusive: teams are capable of … successful implementation of HPTs. The factors have been derived from literature on teamwork, quality management, and a review of …

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The typology of self‐managed teams based upon team climate: examining stability and change in typologies

Loo, Robert; Loewen, Pamela - In: Team Performance Management: An International Journal 9 (2003) 3/4, pp. 59-68

Several studies have reported on psychometric and factor‐analytic work related to the team climate inventory (TCI), including its four scales and 13 subscales. This exploratory study reports on the first research to examine team typologies based on team climate scores. The TCI was administered...

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What makes teams work better

Borrelli, Grace; Cable, Jennifer; Higgs, Malcolm - In: Team Performance Management: An International Journal 1 (1995) 3, pp. 28-34

Provides information on effective teamworking based on a survey of UK private and public sector organizations. Examines the implications of the survey findings and identifies ways of refining and improving the survey instrument and process. Highlights the importance of practically using survey...

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Avoidance as an active mode of conflict resolution

Richardson, Julia - In: Team Performance Management: An International Journal 1 (1995) 4, pp. 19-25

Examines the “art” of conflict resolution in terms of its implications for team building and group dynamics. Discusses team building in terms of consolidating and creating group solidarity. Argues that avoidance is, in some instances, an active form of conflict resolution. States that teams...

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Teamwork: the essence of the successful organization

Twomey, Karen; Kleiner, Brian H. - In: Team Performance Management: An International Journal 2 (1996) 1, pp. 6-8

Defines the essential factors for the development of effective teams including elements such as members with the right mix of skills, clear goals, upper management support and incentives and challenges. Describes the process of team development and affirms the value of teams in ensuring a...

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The seven deadly sins of teambuilding

McDonald, J. Michael; Bernard Keys, J. - In: Team Performance Management: An International Journal 2 (1996) 2, pp. 19-26

Identifies seven major errors found frequently in teambuilding programmes. Each of the errors, all management failures, are illustrated by real life episodes. Guidelines are presented for overcoming each of these deadly sins: malselection, impatience, deception, aimlessness, powerlessness,...

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Managing effectively through teams

Harris, Philip R.; Harris, Kevin G. - In: Team Performance Management: An International Journal 2 (1996) 3, pp. 23-36

involved in matrix, project or product management. Discusses the creation of an effective team culture which improves …

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Of teams and teambuilding

Kipp, Michael F.; Kipp, Mary Ann - In: Team Performance Management: An International Journal 6 (2000) 7/8, pp. 138-140

In this article, the authors discuss the characteristics and dynamics of effective teams. They consider the factors influencing interpersonal interactions within a team and consequently propose that there is a variety of strategies which may be employed in any teambuilding initiative. The...

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Building trust and collaboration in a virtual team

Holton, Judith A. - In: Team Performance Management: An International Journal 7 (2001) 3/4, pp. 36-47

Organizations are increasing their reliance on virtual relationships in structuring operations for a global environment. Like all teams, virtual teams require a solid foundation of mutual trust and collaboration, if they are to function effectively. Identifying and applying appropriate team...

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