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2004

Organizational Behavior and Theory

Iowa State University

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Self-Directed Work Teams: The Antidote For "Heroic Suicide", Nancy K. Franz Apr 2004

Self-Directed Work Teams: The Antidote For "Heroic Suicide", Nancy K. Franz

Nancy K. Franz

Environmental pressures, including deeper accountability and uncertain public funding, enhance interest in the use of self-directed work teams. These pressures and rapid change make solo work in organizations "heroic suicide." This article examines the rationale for self-directed work teams, characteristics of effective work teams, and successful work team leadership.

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