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These books grew out of the perception that a number of important
conceptual and theoretical advances in research on small group
behavior had developed in recent years, but were scattered in
rather fragmentary fashion across a diverse literature. Thus, it
seemed useful to encourage the formulation of summary accounts. A
conference was held in Hamburg with the aim of not only encouraging
such developments, but also encouraging the integration of
theoretical approaches where possible. These two volumes are the
result. Current research on small groups falls roughly into two
moderately broad categories, and this classification is reflected
in the two books. Volume I addresses theoretical problems
associated with the consensual action of task-oriented small
groups, whereas Volume II focuses on interpersonal relations and
social processes within such groups. The two volumes differ
somewhat in that the conceptual work of Volume I tends to address
rather strictly defined problems of consensual action, some
approaches tending to the axiomatic, whereas the conceptual work
described in Volume II is generally less formal and rather general
in focus. However, both volumes represent current conceptual work
in small group research and can claim to have achieved the original
purpose of up-to-date conceptual summaries of progress on new
theoretical work.
These books grew out of the perception that a number of important
conceptual and theoretical advances in research on small group
behavior had developed in recent years, but were scattered in
rather fragmentary fashion across a diverse literature. Thus, it
seemed useful to encourage the formulation of summary accounts. A
conference was held in Hamburg with the aim of not only encouraging
such developments, but also encouraging the integration of
theoretical approaches where possible. These two volumes are the
result.
Current research on small groups falls roughly into two moderately
broad categories, and this classification is reflected in the two
books. Volume I addresses theoretical problems associated with the
consensual action of task-oriented small groups, whereas Volume II
focuses on interpersonal relations and social processes within such
groups. The two volumes differ somewhat in that the conceptual work
of Volume I tends to address rather strictly defined problems of
consensual action, some approaches tending to the axiomatic,
whereas the conceptual work described in Volume II is generally
less formal and rather general in focus. However, both volumes
represent current conceptual work in small group research and can
claim to have achieved the original purpose of up-to-date
conceptual summaries of progress on new theoretical work.
These books grew out of the perception that a number of important
conceptual and theoretical advances in research on small group
behavior had developed in recent years, but were scattered in
rather fragmentary fashion across a diverse literature. Thus, it
seemed useful to encourage the formulation of summary accounts. A
conference was held in Hamburg with the aim of not only encouraging
such developments, but also encouraging the integration of
theoretical approaches where possible. These two volumes are the
result. Current research on small groups falls roughly into two
moderately broad categories, and this classification is reflected
in the two books. Volume I addresses theoretical problems
associated with the consensual action of task-oriented small
groups, whereas Volume II focuses on interpersonal relations and
social processes within such groups. The two volumes differ
somewhat in that the conceptual work of Volume I tends to address
rather strictly defined problems of consensual action, some
approaches tending to the axiomatic, whereas the conceptual work
described in Volume II is generally less formal and rather general
in focus. However, both volumes represent current conceptual work
in small group research and can claim to have achieved the original
purpose of up-to-date conceptual summaries of progress on new
theoretical work.
Social capital has taken the social sciences by storm yet remains
fraught with controversy. Despite its complexity and conceptual
difficulties, the persistent interest in social capital arises from
the fact that it helps us make sense of why people do what they do.
This book showcases new innovative research in economics, politics,
sociology, and management regarding the topic. Leading scholars
from a variety of disciplines present ground-breaking new research
exploring the still-undiscovered value of social capital. The book
employs a self-consciously multi-disciplinary approach to address
two objectives: reaching out and reaching in. Through theoretical
and empirical scholarship, the authors explore the many contexts in
which the phenomenon can have impact. In effect, social capital
research reaches out to issues of economic well-being, civic
participation, educational achievement, knowledge and norm
formation, and competitive advantage. Further, the authors
investigate the many connections between the core themes of social
capital and the pillars on which it rests, including structural
networks, cognition, relationships and trust. This book is
fundamentally about bridging - bridging across disciplines, units
of analysis, and themes. Scholars, students, and other interested
readers from the social sciences and management will find this book
challenging and illuminating.
These books grew out of the perception that a number of important
conceptual and theoretical advances in research on small group
behavior had developed in recent years, but were scattered in
rather fragmentary fashion across a diverse literature. Thus, it
seemed useful to encourage the formulation of summary accounts. A
conference was held in Hamburg with the aim of not only encouraging
such developments, but also encouraging the integration of
theoretical approaches where possible. These two volumes are the
result.
Current research on small groups falls roughly into two moderately
broad categories, and this classification is reflected in the two
books. Volume I addresses theoretical problems associated with the
consensual action of task-oriented small groups, whereas Volume II
focuses on interpersonal relations and social processes within such
groups. The two volumes differ somewhat in that the conceptual work
of Volume I tends to address rather strictly defined problems of
consensual action, some approaches tending to the axiomatic,
whereas the conceptual work described in Volume II is generally
less formal and rather general in focus. However, both volumes
represent current conceptual work in small group research and can
claim to have achieved the original purpose of up-to-date
conceptual summaries of progress on new theoretical work.
These books grew out of the perception that a number of important
conceptual and theoretical advances in research on small group
behavior had developed in recent years, but were scattered in
rather fragmentary fashion across a diverse literature. Thus, it
seemed useful to encourage the formulation of summary accounts. A
conference was held in Hamburg with the aim of not only encouraging
such developments, but also encouraging the integration of
theoretical approaches where possible. These two volumes are the
result.
Current research on small groups falls roughly into two moderately
broad categories, and this classification is reflected in the two
books. Volume I addresses theoretical problems associated with the
consensual action of task-oriented small groups, whereas Volume II
focuses on interpersonal relations and social processes within such
groups. The two volumes differ somewhat in that the conceptual work
of Volume I tends to address rather strictly defined problems of
consensual action, some approaches tending to the axiomatic,
whereas the conceptual work described in Volume II is generally
less formal and rather general in focus. However, both volumes
represent current conceptual work in small group research and can
claim to have achieved the original purpose of up-to-date
conceptual summaries of progress on new theoretical work.
These books grew out of the perception that a number of important
conceptual and theoretical advances in research on small group
behavior had developed in recent years, but were scattered in
rather fragmentary fashion across a diverse literature. Thus, it
seemed useful to encourage the formulation of summary accounts. A
conference was held in Hamburg with the aim of not only encouraging
such developments, but also encouraging the integration of
theoretical approaches where possible. These two volumes are the
result. Current research on small groups falls roughly into two
moderately broad categories, and this classification is reflected
in the two books. Volume I addresses theoretical problems
associated with the consensual action of task-oriented small
groups, whereas Volume II focuses on interpersonal relations and
social processes within such groups. The two volumes differ
somewhat in that the conceptual work of Volume I tends to address
rather strictly defined problems of consensual action, some
approaches tending to the axiomatic, whereas the conceptual work
described in Volume II is generally less formal and rather general
in focus. However, both volumes represent current conceptual work
in small group research and can claim to have achieved the original
purpose of up-to-date conceptual summaries of progress on new
theoretical work.
Social capital has taken the social sciences by storm yet remains
fraught with controversy. Despite its complexity and conceptual
difficulties, the persistent interest in social capital arises from
the fact that it helps us make sense of why people do what they do.
This book showcases new innovative research in economics, politics,
sociology, and management regarding the topic. Leading scholars
from a variety of disciplines present ground-breaking new research
exploring the still-undiscovered value of social capital. The book
employs a self-consciously multi-disciplinary approach to address
two objectives: reaching out and reaching in. Through theoretical
and empirical scholarship, the authors explore the many contexts in
which the phenomenon can have impact. In effect, social capital
research reaches out to issues of economic well-being, civic
participation, educational achievement, knowledge and norm
formation, and competitive advantage. Further, the authors
investigate the many connections between the core themes of social
capital and the pillars on which it rests, including structural
networks, cognition, relationships and trust. This book is
fundamentally about bridging - bridging across disciplines, units
of analysis, and themes. Scholars, students, and other interested
readers from the social sciences and management will find this book
challenging and illuminating.
Growth and competitive advantage are about effective positioning.
Building effective positioning is challenging today for fi rms
facing new and stronger competition, volatile and uncertain
markets, and shifting customer desires and demands. The 3-Circle
model facilitates speed of understanding and action by focusing
attention on the most critical strategy concepts in this uncertain
environment. Growth strategy emerges in the model from
systematically addressing four key strategy directives in a deep
and disciplined way: 1. defi ne, build, and defend the unique value
you create for customers; 2. correct, eliminate, or reveal value
that is failing customers, which they're not aware of; 3.
potentially neutralize the unique value created for customers by
competitors; 4. explore and exploit new growth opportunities
through deep understanding of customers' unmet needs.
These books grew out of the perception that a number of important
conceptual and theoretical advances in research on small group
behavior had developed in recent years, but were scattered in
rather fragmentary fashion across a diverse literature. Thus, it
seemed useful to encourage the formulation of summary accounts. A
conference was held in Hamburg with the aim of not only encouraging
such developments, but also encouraging the integration of
theoretical approaches where possible. These two volumes are the
result.
Current research on small groups falls roughly into two moderately
broad categories, and this classification is reflected in the two
books. Volume I addresses theoretical problems associated with the
consensual action of task-oriented small groups, whereas Volume II
focuses on interpersonal relations and social processes within such
groups. The two volumes differ somewhat in that the conceptual work
of Volume I tends to address rather strictly defined problems of
consensual action, some approaches tending to the axiomatic,
whereas the conceptual work described in Volume II is generally
less formal and rather general in focus. However, both volumes
represent current conceptual work in small group research and can
claim to have achieved the original purpose of up-to-date
conceptual summaries of progress on new theoretical work.
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