Abstract
IN THIS CASE STUDY WE AIM TO:
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EXAMINE the spread of teamworking within organisations
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CONSIDER the factors affecting the success of teamworking initiatives
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ANALYSE the experience of one organisation in developing teamworking to address business problems.
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Edwards, P., Wright, M. (2002). Alcan: Managing Change. In: Human Resource Management in Context. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-91364-0_3
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