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  • Social Psychology
  • Management Science

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  • Teamwork is fundamental to human achievement and was a long-standing focus of social psychological research on small groups.
  • Recent organizational shifts towards team-based work have intensified research interest in teamwork within organizational psychology and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To reflect on the impetus, strategy, key features, and scientific contribution of the 2006 monograph "Enhancing the Effectiveness of Work Groups and Teams" by Kozlowski and Ilgen.
  • To analyze the evolution of teamwork research from social psychology to organizational contexts.

Main Methods:

  • Review and analysis of a seminal monograph on work group and team effectiveness.
  • Examination of the historical context and research trajectory of teamwork studies.

Main Results:

  • The monograph represents a significant contribution to understanding factors influencing team effectiveness in organizational settings.
  • The review highlights the increasing importance of organizational psychology and management in studying teamwork.

Conclusions:

  • Teamwork research has evolved significantly, driven by organizational changes and a need for practical insights.
  • The Kozlowski and Ilgen monograph is a key reference for understanding and enhancing team performance in modern organizations.