Sage Publications Sage High-Performing Self-Managed Work Teams Book

Since the mid-1970s, international competition has pushed U.S. businesses to find better ways to maintain a competitive position. At the same time, public organizations face pressure to provide services with fewer resources. This book examines the growing urgency for both public and private organizations to reduce expenses while maintaining or increasing productivity and quality. One popular method for achieving these goals is the self-managed work team (SMWT). This text explores how these teams function and how they differ from standard work groups or short-term teams. By comparing theory to practice, the book addresses the specific problems that compel an organization to adopt these structures. It provides a deep look into how self-managed teams can help organizations navigate the need for efficiency and high-quality output in a changing economic landscape.