Group Performance

Social interaction is of prime importance in daily life, especially so at work and for the interpersonal professions. Group Performance is an invaluable account of the theory, research and practice of work in groups. Its authors H.A.M. Wilke and R.W. Meertens, examine how tasks are performed in groups and how group achievement can be encouraged. They also discuss the best structure for a group in order to achieve optimal results. In addition, Group Performance analyses the role of leadership in motivation and coordination of groups of people, as well as what happens when leadership is inadequate. It then goes on to explore the alternatives that are presented by other communication networks within the group.