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Chapter 9 Managing Groups and Teams
Learning Objectives
After reading this chapter, you should be able to do the following:
- Recognize and understand group dynamics and development.
- Understand the difference between groups and teams.
- Compare and contrast different types of teams.
- Understand how to design effective teams.
- Explore ideas around teams and ethics.
- Understand cross-cultural influences on teams.