Assigned Student readings

In order of recommendation:

Katzenbach, Jon R. The Discipline of Teams, Harvard Business Review, March-April 1993, Reprint # 93207. -- Good general article on types of teams and keys to successful teamwork

Blair, Gerard., Groups that Work This on-line document is an excellent, no-nonsense introduction into basic ideas about groups and teams. Simple, easy-to-read, and covers most of the important points.

Adler, P. S. (1993). "Time and Motion Regained." Harvard Business Review, (January-February): 97-108.

• counters believe that routine standardized work is demotivating
• self-managed teams, SOP's, taylorism to the workers
• written about NUMMI auto plant in Fremont, CA

Reich, Robert B. Entrepreneurship Reconsidered: The Team As Hero, Harvard Business Review, May-June 1987. -- Nice article how the growing importance of teams to sustain American industrial competitiveness

Janis, Irving L, "Groupthink" in Small Groups and Social Interaction, Vol 2, edited by H. P. Blumberg, A. P. Hare, V. Kent, and M. Davies. John Wiley & Sones. --Short 7 page article on how decision-making often goes awry in teams.