BOOK CHAPTER BY ASST. PROF. TUĞBAY BURÇİN GÜMÜŞ, “GROUP WORK DESIGNS IN INTERGROUP RELATIONS IN ORGANIZATIONS,” PUBLISHED
Today’s business world is filled with complexities and rapidly changing dynamics. Organizations require more than just individual efforts to adapt to these changes and gain a competitive advantage. This is where teams and groups come into play. Groups represent dynamic structures where individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to interact. These structures not only manage tasks more effectively but also foster innovation, solve complex problems, and achieve goals.
For groups to succeed, an appropriate work design is essential. This book chapter explores the factors shaping a group’s purpose, tasks, roles, communication processes, decision-making mechanisms, and leadership structure. A well-designed work structure enables groups to maximize their capabilities, focus on objectives, collaborate effectively, and optimize outcomes.
The chapter examines the fundamental principles, methods, and best practices of group work design. It aims to contribute to understanding and implementing work designs that play a critical role in the success of groups within organizations. Additionally, it provides insights and perspectives on how group work design can adapt to the evolving landscape of the business world by considering future trends and emerging approaches in organizational contexts.
The book chapter, “Group Work Designs in Intergroup Relations in Organizations,” is an invaluable resource for professionals in business management, human resources, organizational psychology, and leadership. Serving as a guide for those aiming to understand and effectively manage group dynamics, this chapter is a top-tier resource for anyone seeking to harness the power of groups to drive organizational success.