Understanding Adaptability A Prerequisite for Effective Performance within Complex Environments

Burke, C. Shawn (Editor)/ Pierce, Linda Griggs (Editor)/ Salas, Eduardo (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0762312483 / ISBN 13: 9780762312481

Published by Emerald Group Pub Ltd, 2006

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1st edition. 287 pages. 9.75x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding Adaptability A Prerequisite for Effective Performance within Complex Environments
• Publisher: Emerald Group Pub Ltd
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0762312483
• ISBN 13: 9780762312481
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.27 kilograms

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Synopsis

Adaptability is becoming a hallmark of effective performance at all levels and types of organizations. As complexity rises within the internal and external environments that organizations operate within it is no longer acceptable to be able to perform well when things go as expected; instead individuals, teams, and organizations must be able to continuously adapt their knowledge and skills in order to remain competitive in environments which are fluid, often ambiguous, and where multiple pathways to goal attainment exist. Thus, this volume takes a multi-disciplinary approach to increasing our understanding of adaptability within complex environments by integrating cutting-edge work done by experts in the field and compiling it in one volume. Specifically, the volume takes a systems approach in that chapters describe the manifestation and antecedents of adaptability at individual, team, and organizational levels. In addition, the volume presents work on the importance of cultural adaptability, visualization requirements, measurement approaches, training strategies, and selection for adaptive performance.