Is team-based management best for your business? Will it help your organization meet the challenges of the twenty-first century to cut production costs, increase quality and service, and compete in the global economy? his practical, immensely informative book will help you make that decision. Teams tells you: When to use teams and when not to use them. What conditions must exist for teams to be successful. Which teams are appropriate for a particular situation. How to develop teams to meet the specific needs of your organization.

Ronald J. Recardo, David Wave, Charles A. Mention III, Jennifer A. Jolly

Part 1 Conceptual Overview of Teams; Chapter 1 Transitioninc to Teams; Chapter 2 Selecting the Most appropriate Type of Team; Chapter 3 Simple Problem-Solving Teams; Chapter 4 Taskforces Andcross-Functionalteams; Chapter 5 Self Direceted Work Teams; Chapter 6 The Role of the Manager in Teams; Part 2 Team Tools and Techniques; Chapter 7 Business Problem-Solving Tools; Chapter 8 Team Assessment Instrument; Chapter 9 Team Effectiveness Interventions;