Multinational Work Teams: A New Perspective

di P. Christopher Earley (Autore)

Cristina B. Gibson (Autore)

Taylor & Francis Inc, 2002

This authored book's purpose is to extend and consolidate the evolving literature on multinational work teams by developing a comprehensive theory that incorporates a dynamic, multilevel view of such teams. The model used by the authors focuses on various features of the team's members, their interactions as a team, and the organizational context in which they operate. The concept of integration and differentiation, as well as the notion of equilibrium are used as a general force guiding the specific processes that link various levels of analysis in the model. Providing a framework for scholars and students in the field of organizational studies, this book presents: *a comprehensive review of the literature related to multinational and multicultural teams; *an overview of the specific model driving our thinking along with an extensive description of the component parts; *the individual and group-level elements of teams and their members; *the linking processes that connect various elements and structures; *the catalysts that give rise to changes in various elements and structures described in the theory section; and *a general integration of the model and an application of this framework for understanding MNT's in diverse cultural contexts.

• Autore: P. Christopher Earley, Cristina B. Gibson
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Inc
• Collana: Organization and Management Series
• Anno: 2002
• Rilegatura: Hardback
• Pagine: 352 p.
• Dimensioni: 229 x 152 mm
• Peso: 680 gr.
• EAN: 9780805834642

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