Abstract
This study contrasts the structural perspective with the individual perspective in explaining group performance in a dynamic setting. The authors argue that these perspectives are not mutually exclusive but have different predictive powers at different group stages. Results from 45 project groups show (a) group structures provide stronger performance predictions at the later stage, whereas individual-based attributes do so at the earlier stage, and (b) different group structures and individual-based attributes provide distinctive insights at respective stages. This indicates the need to explore the potential bridge between the two perspectives in advancing group studies.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 354-380 |
Number of pages | 27 |
Journal | Journal of Management |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2005 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:The original data collection was supported by grants from the Administration on Aging (#90-A-644) and the National Institute on Aging (NIA 5-POl-AG00123
Keywords
- Group dynamics
- Group performance
- Group structures
- Individual perspective
- Individual-based attributes
- Structural perspective
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Finance
- Strategy and Management