Overview

Retaining the broad yet practical approach of previous editions, this popular textbook has been fully updated with research and theory from the last two decades to guide students through the concepts and principles of group dynamics. It now includes a brand-new introductory chapter, three new chapters on diversity and inclusion, creativity and design, and virtual groups, and dedicated chapters on communication and perception. Each chapter features in-class 'Try this!' activities that promote understanding of practical applications, new case examples from real-world organizations, and enhanced learning objectives to guide readers' learning experience. Hundreds of new studies have been added throughout, and examples consider the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote working, the MeToo movement, social media, climate change, and political polarization. Suitable for both undergraduates and first-year graduates, this textbook is supported by an online test bank, PowerPoint lecture slides, activity worksheets, and suggested additional resources.

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Reviews

The latest edition of this textbook provides a panoramic view of the structure, development, leadership, and management of teams that promote and deliver projects. The chapters successfully deal with relations, interactions, and communications within and beyond the team dynamics. The authors bridge the gap between theory and practice, giving readers a deeper knowledge of the key elements in forming an effective team based on the project context. The work addresses the acquisition of practical skills in bringing together and managing successful project teams. Nasrullah K. Khilji, University of West London This textbook comprehensively integrates contemporary theories of group dynamics across diverse contexts, with a keen emphasis on the functioning of groups in today's digital and virtual environments. It is an essential resource for understanding the complexities of modern group interactions. Christina Poor, State University of New York at Cobleskill A rigorous and insightful deep dive into the inner workings of group dynamics. Combining fresh data on timely issues with timeless perspectives, this volume provides a comprehensive immersion into what we know about how humans think feel and interact together. Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks, University of Michigan

Author Information

Rodney W. Napier is the Founder and CEO of The Napier Group, a management consultancy, and a former professor in The University of Pennsylvania's Division of Organizational Dynamics, where he taught courses in the Coaching Program. He also taught Executive Team Dynamics at The Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania. He contributed to the formative years of the group dynamics movement and introduced the first prototype for 360-degree feedback. Floyd F. Quinn is Associate Professor of Practice in the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University, with extensive training in industry-organizational psychology, and thirty years of industry and government consulting and professional management experience. His research broadly focuses on environments that encourage individuals and groups to optimize performance.

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