Team Effectiveness Research Articles

Predicting team effectiveness in Chinese IT companies: development and validation of team processes and emergent states (TPES) scale

Predicting team effectiveness in Chinese IT companies: development and validation of team processes and emergent states (TPES) scale

Scoring performance of European professional basketball players: a comparison between domestic leagues and the Eurobasket

ABSTRACT This study classified European basketball players participating in EuroBasket 2022 based on physical attributes, playing time, experience, and scoring statistics, while analysing scoring performance differences across NBA, Euroleague, and EuroBasket competitions. A sample of 82 European players with a minimum of 5 minutes per game in the NBA (n = 27) or Euroleague (n = 55) was categorised into four profiles: Important Guards (IG), Important Forwards (IF), Big Men Less Important (BMLI), and Big Men Important (BMI). The NBA featured more IG and BMLI players, while the Euroleague had a higher proportion of IF. Scoring performances varied significantly across competitions. Euroleague BMLI players excelled in EuroBasket, particularly in points and free throws, while IF players improved in successful 3-point field goals. BMI players struggled with lower success in 2-point field goals. NBA BMLI and BMI players exhibited fluctuations in 2-point field goals, while IG players adjusted their points scored and 3-point success rates during EuroBasket. These results highlight league-specific demands shaping player performance, providing coaches and managers with insights to optimise player utilisation and tactical planning for transitions between domestic and international competitions, enhancing team effectiveness.

A Study on Impact of HRM Practices on Effectiveness of Team Building with Special Reference to Insurance Industry in India by Using Structural Equation Model

This study examines the impact of Human Resource Management (HRM) practices on team-building effectiveness within the insurance industry in India. With rising competition and a rapidly evolving business landscape, effective teamwork has become crucial for organizational success, particularly in service sectors like insurance where collaboration enhances client service and operational efficiency. The study identifies key HRM practices - recruitment and selection, training and development, performance appraisal, and compensation- as influential factors in fostering team cohesion, motivation, and effectiveness. Utilizing a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach, the research analyzes data collected from a sample of employees across leading insurance companies in India. The SEM technique allows for a comprehensive assessment of direct and indirect relationships between HRM practices and team-building outcomes, revealing critical paths that significantly contribute to team effectiveness. Results indicate that targeted HRM practices not only improve team performance but also enhance job satisfaction and retention rates within teams. The findings offer practical implications for HR practitioners aiming to optimize team dynamics and strengthen overall organizational performance in the insurance sector. The study concludes by recommending HR strategies that align team-building initiatives with organizational goals to maintain a competitive edge in the industry.

Design team effectiveness and architects’ personality types

Design team effectiveness and architects’ personality types

Challenges facing emergency departments in public hospitals

The management of hospitals are facing increasing challenges in managing the service and quality of the emergency department. This study identifies the challenges faced by healthcare professionals who work in the emergency department and identifies practical solutions to enhance the sustainable management and leadership of the emergency department. A qualitative study was conducted with health professionals who work in the emergency department in three public hospitals in Saudi Arabia, including six managers, five physicians and seven nurses. Data were collected through one-on-one interviews from purposively selected the emergency department at public hospitals in Saudi Arabia. Three themes emerged from interviews that described the challenges and experiences of health professionals: ethical dimensions, management dimensions, and health system dimensions. The results of the current study indicate that patient overcrowding, long waiting hours in emergency departments, having to make decisions concerning which patients to treat first and the quality of services, leadership and team effectiveness were major contributors to the struggles faced by health professionals inside the emergency department. This study provides the most comprehensive information available to date about the challenges faced by the emergency department managers and leadership and provides suggestions to develop short and long-term strategies to reduce overcrowding in hospitals.

Comparing four methods for assessing interprofessional learning in a practice setting

ABSTRACT Healthcare practitioners must be trained to collaborate in a dynamic environment where patients are complex and teams can change from day-to-day, but choosing the right measures to assess the effectiveness of interprofessional teamwork among learners is challenging. This study used measures representing four different perspectives to assess student teams in a practice setting where team composition varied each day. We tested the strength of the relationships between these measures, and we examined the impact of additional variables on each measure. Participants were students from different health professions at a single university and patients in a community-based wellness program. We sampled 100 wellness visits where an interprofessional student team met with a patient, and we assessed team effectiveness using student perceptions of their team, patient ratings, observer ratings, and faculty assessments of team healthcare plans for the patient. We calculated bivariate correlations between the four measures and used regression analyses to assess the impact of predictors including student, patient, and clinic/site characteristics, on each measure of team effectiveness. There were small but significant negative correlations between the assessments of faculty and observers (r = – 0.23), as well as between faculty and patients (r = – 0.14). Conversely, a small but significant positive correlation was found between the assessments of patients and observers (r = 0.15). Among the regression models, faculty and patient ratings of team effectiveness were more strongly related to the predictors measured (R-squared = 53.6% and 41.7%, respectively). Patient age and number of clinic visits, team size, and clinic site were significant factors for predicting team effectiveness across the two measures. Our findings provide evidence that different perspectives of team effectiveness measure different constructs. While all approaches have value, in IPE practice settings, team effectiveness should be evaluated with multiple measures to understand performance and identify opportunities for improvement. Teamwork in dynamic healthcare environments is complex, and simple measurement approaches may mischaracterize learning and clinical outcomes.

Effectiveness of training hospital management teams in tier three hospitals in Kiambu County and utilization of routine health information

Health information is essential for health decision-making at all levels of the health pyramid. This study investigated the effect of training HMTs in tier three hospitals in Kiambu County and utilization of routine health information. The study design was interventional, employing a quasi-experimental research design that guided the study in the 12 tier-three hospitals. There was an intervention cluster and a control cluster, each with six hospitals. The study adopted a census technique, and all 240 HMT members were included. The study used both qualitative and qualitative data collection techniques. Data was analysed using Fisher’s exact test for the bi-variate analysis, logistics regression to ascertain the statistical relationships, Mann-Whitney U-test to test the difference in means at baseline and end-line, Difference in Difference technique was used to establish the average treatment effect of the intervention. The study used thematic content analysis to analyse qualitative data. The County Health Management Teams and the Sub County Health Management Teams participated in the Key Informant interviews. The results revealed a significant association between the training and the odds of good utilization (A.O. R=9.01, p=0.0001). Those who received training are 9 times more likely to utilize RHI. The study concludes that, designing HIS should be based on the users’ desired needs and that the intervention was highly effective in promoting the use of the RHI among HMTs. The study recommends that Kiambu County Department of Health should provide strategies for sustaining effective utilization RHI and should provide guidelines to ensure all HMTs are trained to enable them manage hospitals better. The study recommends that; further research be conducted in the lower-level health facilities to generate recommendations appropriate for the different levels of health care systems, similar studies should be replicated in other countries to compare results and enable the drawing of triangulated policy recommendations and a follow-up study be done to determine whether the increase in utilization translates into improved health outcomes or efficiencies within the health system.

Top team effectiveness and how to develop it

Top team effectiveness and how to develop it Dr Michael (Mike) Beer, Professor Emeritus from Harvard Business School, explains top team effectiveness and how to develop it. Organizations have tops, middles, bottoms, and customers. (1) They are hierarchies that must serve customers well to survive and prosper. The role of top teams is to define the enterprise’s strategic direction and ensure it is organized, managed, and led to execute that direction effectively. Yet, top teams too often do not fulfill their role effectively. We know this from 30 years of work with hundreds of organizations whose leaders have come to me and my colleagues at TruePoint, a consulting firm composed of scholar-consultants, for help.

Task interdependence and shared leadership: A structural perspective on the distribution of leadership in teams

Shared leadership has consistently been shown to predict team effectiveness. However, research also indicates that different teams may require different configurations of shared leadership, and achieving maximum sharedness in leadership does not always guarantee superior team outcomes. This reality underscores the need for a normative theory of shared leadership that can extend our understanding of the construct and facilitate its adoption in organizations. Despite the significance of such a theory, little attention has been given to its development and our understanding of how shared leadership should be distributed across different teams remains quite limited. In this article, we adopt a structural perspective to propose that the task interdependence network can serve as a robust foundation for devising effective shared leadership strategies. Our conceptual framework outlines the nuanced implications of the task interdependence network—from determining the optimal level of shared leadership necessary for performance to identifying potential members for shared leadership responsibilities. In doing so, we emphasize that the specific implications of the task interdependence network may vary, rather than remain uniform, across different dimensions of shared leadership.

Research on the Correlation between Certain Metrics for Evaluating Team Effectiveness in an Industrial Enterprise

Research on the Correlation between Certain Metrics for Evaluating Team Effectiveness in an Industrial Enterprise

Development of spiritual and intellectual qualities in future specialists in the field of management

The article is devoted to the analysis of the importance of the development of spiritual and intellectual qualities in future specialists in the field of management and their influence on managerial activity. In the conditions of today's dynamic business environment, managers have not only a high level of intellectual competence, but also the ability to self-regulate, emotional stability, make ethical decisions and create a healthy organizational culture. Special attention is paid to the analysis of theoretical approaches to the development of spiritual-intellectual qualities, such as emotional intelligence, transcendental leadership, the model of moral management, the concept of a whole person, and managerial ethics. Because these qualities integrate intellectual abilities, moral, ethical and emotional characteristics, they contribute to the formation of sustainable and ethical leaders who are able to interact effectively with the team, provide successful leadership and maintain moral standards in organizations. The article examines the main aspects that determine the role of spiritual and intellectual qualities in the professional development of future managers: the ability to reflect, emotional stability, moral responsibility and harmonious interaction with others. Research confirms that these qualities largely determine management decisions, leadership style, and team effectiveness. Also, the author emphasizes the importance of forming such qualities in the process of training future specialists, as it contributes not only to their professional competence, but also to moral maturity, which is necessary for building a healthy organizational culture and successful management in conditions of instability. The article also emphasizes the integration of spiritual and intellectual aspects into the educational process of higher educational institutions, which will increase the competitiveness of future managers in the labor market. Pedagogical strategies and methods that can be implemented to develop these qualities in students of higher education are considered separately. The formation of spiritual and intellectual qualities is an important component of professional training, which contributes to the creation of leaders who are able to adapt to changes and effectively manage human resources in organizations.

The Impact of Team Dynamics on Organizational Performance: A Study of Public Sector Undertakings in India

This study explores the impact of team dynamics on organisational performance in selected Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in India. This study used a structured questionnaire to collect data from 357 executives working in Maharatna, Navratna, Miniratna and other scheduled PSUs. Using the Structural Equation Model (SEM) [mediation], this study sought to study the relationship between team dynamics and organisational performance while incorporating the mediating role of team effectiveness in the process. The results show that while team dynamics are critical in enhancing team effectiveness, team dynamics do not necessarily improve the organisation’s performance. However, when moderated through team effectiveness, the influence of team dynamics on organisational performance becomes significant, presenting a complete mediation effect. This study explains the importance of team effectiveness in translating positive team dynamics into enhanced organisational performance. The study also provides insights into developing strategies for PSUs to promote productivity, innovation, and adaptability in a fast-paced business environment

ASSESSING THE ADAPTABILITY OF TEAMS IN AN AGILE ORGANIZATION

The aim of the article is to assess the adaptability of teams in agile organizations that operate in changing market conditions. The study was conducted on a sample of 303 respondents, analyzing such aspects as the speed of adaptation, autonomy, cooperation under pressure, innovation and effective resource management. The results show that adaptability is a key factor influencing team effectiveness, and teams are highly rated in terms of autonomy and innovation. The article provides practical conclusions for managers, indicating that supporting the adaptability of teams can increase the effectiveness of the organization in a dynamic environment.

Post-Surgical Recovery Through Multidisciplinary Collaboration: The Integral Roles of Physical Therapy, Social Services, and Pharmacy in Optimizing Patient Outcomes

Background: Post-surgical recovery is a complex process influenced by various factors, including pain management, nutritional status, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Effective management strategies are vital for enhancing patient outcomes, minimizing opioid use, and addressing the psychological aspects of recovery. Methods: This review synthesizes current literature on the collaborative roles of physical therapy, social services, and pharmacy in optimizing recovery in post-surgical patients. A systematic search was performed across databases such as PubMed, CINAHL, and Scopus, focusing on studies published between 2018 and 2023 that examined pain management strategies, nutritional interventions, and the impact of multidisciplinary teamwork. Results: The findings indicate that a multidisciplinary approach significantly improves post-surgical recovery. Collaborations among physical therapists, social workers, and pharmacists enhance pain control, promote nutritional optimization, and support patients' psychological well-being. Non-pharmacological pain management strategies, including physical therapy and psychological interventions, were shown to reduce reliance on opioids while improving overall patient satisfaction. Conclusion: Integrating physical therapy, social services, and pharmacy into post-surgical care fosters a holistic approach that addresses the multifaceted needs of patients. This collaboration not only enhances recovery outcomes but also promotes sustainable pain management practices. Future research should focus on establishing standardized protocols to further enhance the effectiveness of multidisciplinary teams in surgical recovery settings

SOCIAL COMPETENCIES OF STATE FIRE SERVICE COMMANDERS AND THE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY OF RESCUE TEAMS: A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED RESCUEAND FIREFIGHTING UNITS

The article analyses the impact of social competencies of commanders in the State Fire Serviceon the effectiveness of rescue teams during rescue operations. Interpersonal skills such ascommunication, team management and conflict resolution support better coordination ofactivities and influence decision-making speed in critical moments. High social competenciesfoster trust and motivation within teams, leading to more efficient rescue operations. The analysisconfirms the hypothesis that there is a significant correlation between leaders’ social skills andrescue efforts’ effectiveness. The recommendations presented in the article emphasize the need forfurther development of social competencies among State Fire Service commanders, as this maycontribute to enhanced operational outcomes given growing challenges faced by rescue teams. Itis also essential to continue research on training methods that enable more effective developmentof interpersonal skills, thereby increasing readiness and effectiveness in crises. Conducting furtherstudies in this area will be crucial for strengthening the professionalism and effectiveness of StateFire Service interventions.

Artificial Intelligence in Consumer-driven Contract Testing of Distributed Systems

This article explores the case of the usage of artificial intelligence (AI) for optimizing the process of covering distributed systems with consumer-driven contract test, analyzing the pros and cons of this approach. Considering the complexity of development of modern distributed systems, like microservices, and the need to ensure the system components interactions keep reliable as long as the system keeps evolving this study is focused on finding the most effective way to introduce the contact testing into such systems to maximize the contracts tests coverage while minimizing development costs. The contract testing has its challenges: steep learning curve, impact on the delivery lifecycle, spreading the approach consistently across the organization. These challenges often lead to teams sacrificing the benefits of the approach and using more traditional ways of testing, like end-to-end (E2E) testing, which however does not fit well into distrusted system. The described methodology includes generating (by AI platform) the contract between the parties (consumer and provider), generating the consumer test to verify the provider is compatible with the expectations the consumer has of it. It is proposed to use following inputs for AI as the source for generation: request-response pairs, OpenApi specification, consumer codebase. The research employs Pact as a tool that allows to define a contract between a consumer and a provider as well as verify that both sides adhere to this contract. NodeJS is used as a framework for consumer and provider development. PactFlow platform with its HaloAI executes contracts and tests generation. The proposed approach simplifies the road to introduce the contact testing into the distributed systems, increases the development team effectiveness in system implementation and a confidence in its stability

Team collective efficacy as a mediator of coaching leadership effects on exhaustion: a multilevel investigation

PurposeTeam-based work is increasing within organizations nowadays. Despite calls for differentiation between individual and team levels of analysis, research on leadership effects at multiple levels is still limited. By integrating the Conservation of Resources and Social Cognitive theories, this paper aims to analyze the relationships between coaching leadership, team collective efficacy and individual exhaustion via multilevel modeling.Design/methodology/approachThis paper opted for an exploratory study testing a 2-2-1 multilevel mediational model, positing team collective efficacy as a key factor in mediating the relationship between coaching leadership at the team level and exhaustion at the individual level. The hypotheses were tested on a sample of 311 employees, nested in 72 teams (Msize = 5.70, SDsize = 2.82 team members) of a large Italian company that provides financial services.FindingsResults supported the positive association between coaching leadership and team collective efficacy, which, in turn, was negatively associated with team members’ average score in exhaustion and fully mediated the effect of coaching leadership on exhaustion, even controlling for team design features (i.e. task interdependence and team virtuality). The association between coaching leadership and exhaustion was only indirect, explained by team collective efficacy.Research limitations/implicationsBecause of the self-report nature of the measures and the cross-sectional nature of the data, this research results might raise problems of variance in common methods and not allow causal conclusions to be drawn. Therefore, researchers are encouraged to test the proposed propositions further.Practical implicationsThis paper includes several practical implications for enhancing group efficacy beliefs, which have an impact on individual well-being within the team.Originality/valueThis paper addresses the lack of empirical findings on the multilevel nature of the relationship between coaching-based leadership, collective team effectiveness and individual exhaustion.

Why expert leaders matter: a study on the mechanism of team value creation in knowledge-intensive teams

In the knowledge economy, expert-led teams emerge as a pivotal strategy for organizations to secure and maintain a competitive edge. Expert leaders have been shown to have a significant influence on team effectiveness in numerous knowledge-intensive teams. Using an evolutionary game model, this study explores the fundamental mechanism in the value creation process by experts-led teams and finds out: First, experts’ role modeling, coaching, and professional authority motivate team members to contribute their efforts and abilities, leading to the 1 + 1 > 2 synergistic effect. Second, among various forms of team value creation, expert-led teams are a crucial organizational structure which enables stable and long-term enhancements in accumulating team human capital to improve productivity. Moreover, the greater the role played by expert leaders, the faster the evolution progresses of team members’ abilities. This study emphasizes the importance of using expert leaders in human resource management to promote the effectiveness of knowledge-intensive teams.

Studi Literatur Penerapan Human Relation dalam Organisasi

Human relations or relationships between people are one of the important elements in the success of an organization. This concept includes communication, social interaction, and effective leadership within the organization. This journal aims to review the importance of human relations in increasing employee productivity and welfare, based on an analysis of several scientific journals. Based on existing literature, the implementation of good human relations contributes greatly to creating a positive work environment and increasing team effectiveness.

The Science of Team Dynamics: A Review of Psychological Factors Influencing Team Performance in Sports

Psychological factors play a crucial role in team dynamics and overall performance in competitive sports. This review explores the complex interplay of various psychological aspects, including communication, leadership styles, and group cohesion, and their impact on team effectiveness and success. Effective communication is essential for building trust, enhancing collaboration, and facilitating the exchange of feedback and strategies among team members. However, barriers such as language differences and emotional misunderstandings can hinder communication and negatively affect performance. Leadership styles also significantly influence team dynamics, with transformational leadership fostering trust and motivation, while autocratic leadership may diminish teamwork and performance. Coaches play a vital role in shaping team dynamics by creating a supportive environment that promotes communication and emotional control. Group cohesion, comprising task and social cohesion, is another critical factor in team success. Cohesive teams exhibit better teamwork, trust, and motivation, leading to improved performance outcomes. Strategies to enhance group cohesion include team-building activities, clear communication channels, and a focus on shared goals. The review highlights the need for tailored psychological approaches that consider these factors to support athlete development and team performance. Further research is necessary to deepen our understanding of the psychological elements influencing team dynamics in sports and to inform targeted training practices based on psychological principles.