Title: Why Are We in a Team? Effects of Teamwork and How to Enhance Team Effectiveness
Abstract: Chapter 12 Why Are We in a Team? Effects of Teamwork and How to Enhance Team Effectiveness Annika Lantz Friedrich, Annika Lantz FriedrichSearch for more papers by this authorDaniela Ulber, Daniela UlberSearch for more papers by this author Annika Lantz Friedrich, Annika Lantz FriedrichSearch for more papers by this authorDaniela Ulber, Daniela UlberSearch for more papers by this author Franco Fraccaroli, Franco FraccaroliSearch for more papers by this authorMagnus Sverke, Magnus SverkeSearch for more papers by this author Book Editor(s):Nik Chmiel, Nik ChmielSearch for more papers by this authorFranco Fraccaroli, Franco FraccaroliSearch for more papers by this authorMagnus Sverke, Magnus SverkeSearch for more papers by this author First published: 11 March 2017 https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119168058.ch12Citations: 2 AboutPDFPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShareShare a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract Organizations invest in teamwork as it can be an effective way of organizing work and to achieve overall goals. A team differs from other groupings in task interdependence, reflexivity on performance, shared objectives and boundedness, and not all tasks are suitable for teamwork. Routine tasks, little autonomy, and a low degree of task interdependence make teamwork obsolete. It is not always that teams are effective, and it takes a multi-level approach to explain and enhance team effectiveness. The Input-Mediator-Outcome-Input (IMOI) model describes processes as mediators between inputs and outcomes. Important inputs are individual characteristics and KSAOs, team composition, team characteristics, task design as well as organizational support. Leadership processes, as well as cognitive, emotional and behavioural team processes play a crucial role as mediators. The expected outcomes of effective teamwork are learning and growth for the individual, team learning and viability, and results related to organizational objectives, e.g. efficiency and innovation. Citing Literature An Introduction to Work and Organizational Psychology: An International Perspective, Third Edition RelatedInformation
Publication Year: 2017
Publication Date: 2017-03-11
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