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Visit sagepub.com to explore our complete catalog and for table of contents information. 47 TexTbooks Personality & Social Psychology: groups grouP dynAmIcS for teAmS fourth edItIon Daniel Levi, California Polytechnic State University This clear and engaging book explains the basic psychological concepts of group dynamics with a focus on their application with teams in the workplace. Grounded in psychology research but with a very practical focus on organizational behavior issues, this book helps readers understand and participate in teams more effectively in day-to-day work. The fourth Edition has been updated and streamlined throughout, and coverage of the latest research is incorporated in every chapter. Key new topics include emotional intelligence and the impact of diversity on teamwork. In addition, a new Leading Virtual Teams feature has been added to provide guidance and tips to off-site teams that are using communication technology to facilitate their work on shared tasks. NEw AND KEy fEATurES • The extensively updated Virtual Teams chapter includes more discussion of videoconferencing and newer technologies. • Updated coverage of the history of teamwork identifies new problem areas in the field, including the use of technology and the increased temporariness of teams. • Practical coverage of basic group dynamics concepts, including goals, norms, cooperation, and communica- tion, give readers the understanding they need to work effectively in teams. • Coverage of the main challenges that teams face, such as conflict, decision- making, problem-solving, creativ- ity, and valuing diversity prepares students to be more effective team members and leaders. • Easy-to-understand coverage of the organizational context of teams includes insightful discussions of the impact of organizational culture, virtual teamwork, rewarding teams, and team building. • Case studies with discussion ques- tions provide a realistic look at how teams function in the everyday world. CONTENTS PART I: CHARACTERISTICS OF TEAMS / 1. Understanding Teams / 2. Defining Team Success / PART II: PROCESSES OF TEAMWORK / 3. Team Beginnings / 4. Understanding the Basic Team Processes / 5. Cooperation and Competition / 6. Communication / PART III: ISSUES TEAMS FACE / 7. Managing Conflict / 8. Power and Social Influence / 9. Decision Making / 10. Leadership / 11. Problem Solving / 12. Creativity / 13. Diversity / PART IV: ORGANIZATIONAL CONTExT OF TEAMS / 14. Team, Organizational, and International Culture / 15. Virtual Teamwork / 16. Evaluating and Rewarding Teams / 17. Team Building and Team Training / Appendix: Guide to Student Team Projects PAPerbAck ISbn: 978-1-4129-9953-3 • ©2014 • 424 PAgeS • • Personality & Social Psychology: Social Psychology underStAndIng SocIAl PSychology AcroSS cultureS: Engaging with Others in a Changing World Second edition Peter B. Smith, University of Sussex, UK • Ronald Fischer, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand • Vivian L. Vignoles, Sussex University, UK • Michael Harris Bond This text starts by asking why social psychology needs a cross-cultural perspective. It then examines cultural differences and their origins, before addressing traditional social psychological themes cross-culturally, for example group processes, self and identity, intergroup relations. Themes of contemporary relevance including migration, ethnic conflict and climate change are also covered. KEy fEATurES • Presentation of concepts and theories made accessible to the reader using practical examples and everyday life experiences from diverse parts of the world. • Biographical portraits of key researchers in the field. • Coverage of the appropriate meth- ods for conducting state-of-the-art cross-cultural research. CONTENTS PART ONE: ESTABLISHING THE FRAMEWORK / 1. Why Does Social Psychology Need a Cross-Cultural Perspective? / 2. Clarifying the Way Forward with Culture: Theories and Framework / 3. The Origins and Dynamics of Culture / 4. How to do Cross-Cultural Psychology / PART TWO: CORE ASPECTS OF SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY IN CROSS-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE / 5. Personality and Social Context / 6. Cognition, Emotion and Motivation / 7. Self and Identity Processes / 8. Cultural Norms and Socialisation Processes / 9. Interpersonal Behaviour / 10. Group Processes / PART THREE: THE WORLD IN FLUx / 11. Intercultural Contact / 12. Intergroup Relations / 13. Acculturation / 14. Globalisation and Cultural Change / 15. The Unfinished Agenda PAPerbAck: $54.00 • ISbn: 978-1-4462-6711-0 • ©2014 • 480 PAgeS •