The purpose of thisfield research was to explore the relationship between member perceptions of internal group dynamics and group productivity. Forty-four work groups participated in this study. Significant relationships were noted between member perceptions of internal group dynamics and group levels of productivity as measured by the organizations as well as by members 'perceptions.
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