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10: Understanding and Managing Work Teams

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    Exhibit 10.1 (Credit: MabelAmber/ Pixabay/ (CC BY 0))

    Learning Outcomes

    After reading this chapter, you should be able to answer these questions:

    1. What is the benefit of working in teams, and what makes teams effective?
    2. How do teams develop over time?
    3. What are some key considerations in managing teams?
    4. What are the benefits of conflict for a team?
    5. How does team diversity enhance decision-making and problem-solving?
    6. What are some challenges and best practices for managing and working with multicultural teams?


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