Bridging the Boundary, External Process and Performance in Organizational Teams (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Deborah G. Ancona

 
9781332253142: Bridging the Boundary, External Process and Performance in Organizational Teams (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book explores the increasingly complex dynamics of group work in organizations today, arguing that rather than bounded units, effective teams are increasingly open systems, constantly interacting with other groups and individuals. The author draws on qualitative and quantitative research to map the full range of external activities that organizational teams engage in, from boundary spanning to political persuasion, and examines the impact of these on both internal group dynamics and overall team performance. The book also outlines four distinct strategies that teams use to manage their external interactions, each with different implications for internal processes and performance. This book provides valuable insights for managers seeking to improve team performance by understanding the role of external activities and the strategies that can be used to manage them effectively.

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About the Author

Deborah Ancona is the Seley Distinguished Professor of Management at the Sloan School of Management at MIT. She received bachelor's and master's degrees in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and a Ph.D. in organizational behavior from Columbia University. Prior to joining MIT, she was on the faculty of the Amos Tuck School at Dartmouth College. Professor Ancona's major research interests include group processes, team performance, boundary management, and time and timing in organizations. She has published articles in these areas in Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Journal, Organization Science, and Group and Organization Studies.

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