Problem 1: What is special about workgroups and teams?
Problem 2: What are the key theories and findings of work groups and teams research?
Problem 3: What are the key implications for management practice?
Problem 4: Why should we study work groups and teams?
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Marks, M. A., Mathieu, J. E., & Zaccaro, S. J. (2001). A temporally based framework and taxonomy of team processes. Academy of Management Review, 26, 356-376.