Self-Directed Work Teams: The Antidote for "Heroic Suicide"

Authors

• Nancy K. Franz, University of New Hampshire Cooperative ExtensionFollow

Volume

42

Issue

2

Abstract

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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Recommended Citation

Franz, N. K. (2004). Self-Directed Work Teams: The Antidote for "Heroic Suicide". Journal of Extension, 42(2), Article 26. https://doi.org/10.66752/1077-5315.4800