Distributed Team Performance Research Using the Internet

2001 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 376-376
Author(s):  
Daniel Serfaty ◽  
Eileen B. Eutin
Keyword(s):  
Team Performance ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Distributed Team ◽  
Performance Research

Effects of Media Compensation on Team Performance: The Role of Demographic Faultlines

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (6) ◽  
pp. 684-722 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Straube ◽  
Annika L. Meinecke ◽  
Kurt Schneider ◽  
Simone Kauffeld
Keyword(s):  
Team Performance ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Behavior ◽  
Engineering Teams ◽  
Working Together ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Effects Of Media ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Performance Research

Modern-day communication in teams is characterized by a frequent and flexible use of various communication technologies. To understand the relationship between this new way of communication and team performance, research suggests incorporating contextual factors. In this study, we explore the role of demographic faultlines and subsequent subgroup formation using data from 164 students nested in 34 software engineering teams working together over the course of 14 weeks. Multilevel modeling revealed a three-way interaction between media richness, communication intensity, and demographic faultlines on team performance. Weak faultline teams evaluated their performance more positively when they compensated for low communication intensity by using richer communication channels and vice versa. In contrast, strong faultline teams were less able to adapt their communication behavior to increase performance. We discuss theoretical implications for team communication and diversity research and provide guidelines for improving communication in diverse teams.

A Macroergonomic Approach to Distributed Team Performance

2002 ◽  
Vol 46 (15) ◽  
pp. 1335-1339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haydee M. Cuevas ◽  
Stephen M. Fiore ◽  
Eduardo Salas ◽  
Clint A. Bowers
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Group Dynamics ◽  
Team Performance ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Distributed Teams ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Distributed Team ◽  
Practical Guidelines

With the structure of teams in organizations increasing in complexity to include both co-located and distributed team members, explicit linkages between theory and practice are critically needed to mitigate the negative effects that computer-mediated interaction may have on distributed team performance. Following a macroergonomic approach, this paper focuses on describing how theories from organizational psychology can address some of the challenges faced by this small, but growing, subset of teams. Specifically, theories in motivation, group dynamics, and decision making can be applied to offer practical guidelines to foster the development of positive team attitudes (e.g., cohesion, trust) and behaviors (e.g., goal-setting, self-regulation), and successful decision making performance in distributed teams.

The use of Surrogate Techniques for the Measurement of Team Performance

1987 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 638-642
Author(s):  
Janet J. Turnage ◽  
Norman E. Lane
Keyword(s):  
Performance Measurement ◽  
Team Performance ◽  
Measurement Techniques ◽  
Automated Measurement ◽  
Team Assessment ◽  
Surrogate Measurement ◽  
Performance Research

This paper describes shortcomings in current team performance measurement methodologies, discusses emerging observational and automated measurement techniques, and describes surrogate measurement concepts in the context of team performance. Research using surrogate approaches is suggested to improve the reliability of team assessment and to increase the sensitivity of team measures to conditions that are likely to improve or degrade team performance.

scholarly journals Networked simulations: New paradigms for team performance research

1995 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeanne L. Weaver ◽  
Clint A. Bowers ◽  
Eduardo Salas ◽  
Janis A. Cannon-bowers
Keyword(s):  
Team Performance ◽  
Performance Research

New Approaches Needed to Support the Distributed Environment

2011 ◽  
pp. 251-263
Author(s):  
William H. Young ◽  
Brenda G. Young
Keyword(s):  
Distributed Teams ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Distributed Environment ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Successful Management ◽  
Development Education ◽  
Distributed Team ◽  
And Training ◽  
Share Information

The implications of all these changes are becoming clearer for HR development, education, and training functions. These changes will make it easier to share information and optimize knowledge creation. They will affect the continuing evolution of the workforce because access to the Internet and a laptop are no longer enough for successful management of a distributed team. Keeping up with change effectively is an important part of a company’s long-term plan. Forward-looking organizations will implement strategies to maximize the benefits of these changes and soften the negative effects. Well-managed distributed teams can be an integral part of a company’s strategy and can provide major benefits to the company.

The Power of Language in Defining and Developing Teams

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-31
Author(s):  
Tony Whitley
Keyword(s):  
Social Psychology ◽  
Team Performance ◽  
Organizational Theory ◽  
Church Leadership ◽  
Mission Statements ◽  
Emotional Impact ◽  
Christian Leadership ◽  
Vision Statements ◽  
Performance Research ◽  
Insight Into

Christian leadership resources focus on the alignment of individual efforts toward shared goals, attempting to capitalize on the proven benefits of “team” performance. Research in social psychology highlights the emotional impact of language in the crafting of mission and vision statements, which could lead to the success or failure of alignment efforts. This article assimilates research from social psychologists with existing team and organizational theory and distills the principles into usable material for church leadership. The review and assimilation of new data validate the known values of “team,” while offering insight into the development of goals and the crafting of vision and mission statements.

Situation Awareness in Team Performance: Implications for Measurement and Training

1995 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo Salas ◽  
Carolyn Prince ◽  
David P. Baker ◽  
Lisa Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Team Performance ◽  
Situation Awareness ◽  
Important Variable ◽  
Team Situation Awareness ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Performance Research ◽  
And Training

Situation awareness has long been recognized as an important variable in aviation performance. Research to date has focused on identifying characteristics of situation awareness for individuals, not on the behaviors and processes associated with team situation awareness. The purpose of this review is to delineate and identify characteristics of team situation awareness. In addition, implications are discussed and research questions are outlined that target the measurement and training of situation awareness in teams.

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