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In Search of Synergy in Small Group Performance.

This volume critically evaluates more than a century of empirical research on the effectiveness of small, task-performing groups, and offers a fresh look at the costs and benefits of collaborative work arrangements. The central question taken up by this book is whether -- and under what conditions -...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Larson, Jr., James R.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2013.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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520 |a This volume critically evaluates more than a century of empirical research on the effectiveness of small, task-performing groups, and offers a fresh look at the costs and benefits of collaborative work arrangements. The central question taken up by this book is whether -- and under what conditions -- interaction among group members leads to better performance than would otherwise be achieved simply by combining the separate efforts of an equal number of people who work independently. This question is considered with respect to a range of tasks (idea-generation, problem solving, judgment, an. 
505 0 |a Introduction : mapping the territory -- Tasks : what groups do -- Idea generation : creative thinking in groups -- Problem solving : performing tasks with correct solutions -- Judgment calls : performing tasks with hard-to-demonstrate correct answers -- Decision making : selecting from among discrete choice alternatives -- Learning and memory : acquiring, retaining, and retrieving knowledge in groups -- Motivation : energizing and directing behavior in groups -- Group composition : the impact of diversity within groups -- Conclusion : prospects for the future in the search for synergy. 
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