Group Working
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23626188 |
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| Authors | David Bennett (0000-0002-0676-1623), David A C Bennett (0009-0003-9349-1936, Chalmers University of Technology, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2015 |
| Pages | 1-2 |
| Publication date | 2015-01-22 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | CHAPTER |
| Venue | Wiley Encyclopedia of Management (SOURCE_BOOK) |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/9781118785317.weom100052 |
| OpenAlex | W4242972432 |
| ISBN | 9781118785317 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 1 |
This article describes a type of work organization that is an alternative to individual working based on division of labour and specialization. Working in groups, it is argued, overcomes the frustration and boredom brought on by the monotony associated with repetitive, differentiated work. A particular for of group working, which is team‐based, emphasises the virtues of working together, such as the ability to make use of the various skills within the team.
Boredom · Economics · Frustration · Group (periodic table) · Group work · Labour economics · Mathematics education · Work (physics) · Working group · Working hours · Applied Psychology · Complex Systems and Decision Making · Computer Science · Engineering · Management and Organizational Studies · Management Theory and Practice · Mechanical Engineering · Psychology · Social Psychology
| Highly cited | No |
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