Team Organization Research Articles

Understanding the Effect of Environment- and Organization-Specific Factors on Sustained Crowdsourcing Contest Participation

ABSTRACT Crowdsourcing contests are vital for organizational problem-solving and decision-making. Continued participation in these contests ensures platform success, yet environment- and organization-specific factors are underexplored. This study addresses this gap by examining how team ties, organization exposure, and experience with the organization impact sustained participation in crowdsourcing contests. An empirical study of 9,596 individuals across 138 Kaggle.com contests reveals these factors significantly influence ongoing participation. To foster collaboration and long-term engagement, platforms should highlight information about sponsoring organizations. These findings enhance understanding of leveraging environment- and organization-specific factors for sustained crowdsourcing success.

Mukhlis Knowledge Donating Towards Employee Performance

This research aims to describe how internalizing "mukhlis" Islamic values contributes to Employee Performance. Mukhlis Knowledge Contributing (MKD) is the skill of donating knowledge with the earnest intention of pleasing Allah.The concept of Mukhlis Information Donating is the contribution of genuine and relevant knowledge to enhance Employee Performance.Mukhlis Knowledge Donating is activated by one of the Organizational Learning Dimensions, specifically Team Learning and the worth of Taqorrub (getting closer to Allah).This article has consequences for the capacity of Human Resources to provide true, sincere knowledge for the benefit of the world and the hereafter, in the hope of Allah's grace.The contribution of this study to Resource-Based Theory is the function of mukhlis Islamic values in the honest donation of knowledge, as evidenced by the application of Organizational Learning aspects Team Learning and Taqorrub values.

Health-illness transition processes in children with complex chronic conditions and their parents: a scoping review

BackgroundThe prevalence of complex chronic conditions (CCC), which cause serious limitations and require specialized care, is increasing. The diagnosis of a CCC is a health-illness transition for children and their parents, representing a long-term change leading to greater vulnerability. Knowing the characteristics of these transitional processes is important for promoting safe transitions in this population. This scoping review aimed to map the available evidence on health-illness transition processes in children with complex chronic conditions and their parents in the context of healthcare.MethodsSix databases were searched for studies focusing on children aged 0–21 years with CCC and their parents experiencing health-illness transition processes, particularly concerning adaptation to illness and continuity of care, in the context of healthcare. Studies within this scope carried out between 2013 and 2023 and written in Portuguese or English were identified. The articles were selected using the PRISMA methodology. The data were extracted to an instrument and then presented with a synthesizing approach supporting the interpretation of the results.ResultsNinety-eight methodologically broad but predominantly qualitative articles were included in this review. Children with CCC have specific needs associated with complex and dynamic health-illness transitions with a multiple influence in their daily lives. Several facilitating factors (p.e. positive communication and a supportive therapeutic relationship with parents and professionals, as well as involvement in a collaborative approach to care), inhibiting factors (p.e. the complexity of the disease and therapeutic regime, as well as the inefficient organization and coordination of teams) and both positive (p.e. well-being and better quality of life) and negative response patterns (p.e. negative feelings about the chronic illness) were identified. Some interventions to support the transitional process also emerged from the literature. Pediatric palliative care is seen as a good practice and an integrative approach for these children and families.ConclusionHealth professionals play a fundamental role in supporting the transitional process and promoting positive response patterns. More significant investment is needed at the clinical and academic levels regarding production and dissemination of knowledge in this area to ensure the awareness of children with CCC and that their needs are fully enhanced.Review registrationhttps://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/QRZC8.

Empowering Brazil's Energy Cooperatives: Creating a Federation and Fostering SDGs

Objective: This study examines the potential of establishing an energy cooperative federation in Brazil. Initially, challenges faced by cooperatives are identified, such as cultural resistance, lack of understanding about distributed generation, and financial difficulties. Theoretical Framework: Accelerating the global energy transition is necessary due to the effects of climate change, which presents a challenge for governments as they must balance conflicting agendas. Energy cooperatives have the potential to promote renewable energies and sustainable urban development and are increasingly growing in Brazil. By promoting unity, knowledge sharing, and collective advocacy, the federation can enhance the cooperatives' efficiency, influence, and resilience. This initiative aligns with multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Method: Online interviews with management teams of Brazilian energy cooperatives and relevant organizations were conducted in 2023 to gather data on the sector's opportunities, challenges, and barriers. Data triangulation with literature provided a comprehensive view, leading to an analysis of key issues and a proposal to strengthen the sector.Results and Discussion: The main difficulties and solutions include: imbalances in relationships with utilities (discussion of legislation and regulation), disputes over taxation (revision of fees), difficulty obtaining resources (facilitated access to financing), high bureaucracy (simplification of processes), and public unfamiliarity (educational programs). Originality/Value: The proposed federation could act as a transformative force, promoting positive changes and shaping a more sustainable and democratic energy landscape in Brazil. Through robust governance structures, transparent practices, and active member engagement, this federation can catalyze innovation, promote equitable access to renewable energy, foster inclusive economic development, and position cooperatives as critical players in achieving sustainable development goals.

Managing Substance Use Disorders and Addiction: How to Integrate Professionalism and Ethics with the Complexity of Diagnosis and Therapy

Physicians and other healthcare staff who work with the patients having substance use disorders (SUDs) and addiction have to deal with different and complex scenario invariably in comparison to other healthcare providers dealing with regular medical services sought by the patients. Hence, the unconventional nature of practice regarding patients of SUDs and addiction and the diverse range of backgrounds among substance use workers, e.g., psychiatrist, general physician, nurse, psychotherapist, counsellor, social worker, and public health specialist highlights the universal relevance of being more professional and more ethical in practice. They are expected to demonstrate a variety of ethical and professional competences to safeguard themselves and others involved. Clinical team engaged in such activities requires specific ethical training that can help them face specific ethical dilemmas and guide through deeper consideration of those pressing and complex issues, using specific framework, professional guidelines, or institutional management approaches. Professional societies and accrediting institutions should apply their authority to establish practice standards, competencies, regulatory procedures, and codes of ethics to help guide practice and protect public trust and confidence. For the team involved in practice, it is important to become familiar with and adhere to the principles and values that define professionalism and ethical conduct in care for patients suffering from SUDs and addiction. The review paper aims to examine the intersection of professionalism and ethics with the complexity of diagnosis and therapy in this specific area of practice. Besides, some frameworks will be highlighted which may help healthcare providers to foster ethical decision making. It is also a modest effort to show some new insights for improving the quality of care in addiction and mental health by the professional team and healthcare organization from both clinical and operational viewpoint. Mugda Med Coll J. 2024; 7(1): 42-47

The Role Of Cognitive Sharing In Enhancing The E-Learning Quality An Analytical Study Of A Sample Of Iraqi Universities

The world faced many communication challenges in 2020 after the Covid-19 pandemic, the most important of which was the continuation of schooling. Therefore, the research aimed to analyze the current reality of the studied universities in terms of strengths and weaknesses and measure the implementing level of quality requirements of e-learning. This research studies the impact of knowledge sharing in its dimensions (behavior, organizational culture, work teams, and technology) on the e-learning quality and its dimensions (e-learning management, educational content, evaluation ,and evaluation). After conducting the survey, there was a difference in the universities’ application of the quality requirements of e-learning, as the study was conducted in the engineering departments of Iraqi public universities (Al-Nahrain, Technology, and Iraqia). The questionnaire was tested as a measure of the research variables and the relationship between them by selecting a sample that included 52 administrators who were distributed among the leaders (deans of colleges and heads of quality assurance departments). The descriptive analytical approach was adopted, in addition to using some statistical methods for the two programs (SPSS v.25). The results of the research indicated that the universities included in the study applied knowledge exchange to a moderate degree, and the behavioral dimension ranked first, while the organizational culture, technology, and work teams were good. There is a statistically significant effect of knowledge exchange on the quality of e-learning, and it also indicated that knowledge sharing has a direct impact on the dimensions of e-learning.

The Influence of Organizational Commitment, Team Cohesion, and Leadership Style on Employee Retention in the Hotel Industry

This research aims to analyze the influence of organizational commitment, team cohesion, and leadership style on employee retention in the hotel industry in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. This research used a simple random sampling technique with a total of 153 respondents. Primary data collection was carried out using a questionnaire method via Google Form which had been tested for validity and reliability. The analysis used in this research is logistic regression analysis with the help of the IBM SPSS statistics 25 program. The results of data analysis show that simultaneously the factors of organizational commitment, team cohesion and leadership style have a positive and significant effect on employee retention. Partially, organizational commitment and team cohesion have no effect on employee retention. However, leadership style has a positive and significant effect on employee retention.

Enhancing team communication to improve implementation of a supervised walking program for hospitalized veterans: Evidence from a multi-site trial in the Veterans Health Administration.

The timely translation of evidence-based programs into real-world clinical settings is a persistent challenge due to complexities related to organizational context and team function, particularly in inpatient settings. Strategies are needed to promote quality improvement efforts and implementation of new clinical programs. This study examines the role of CONNECT, a complexity science-based implementation intervention to promote team readiness, for enhancing implementation of the 'Assisted Early Mobility for Hospitalized Older Veterans' program (STRIDE), an inpatient, supervised walking program. We conducted a stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial using a convergent mixed-methods design. Within each randomly assigned stepped-wedge sequence, Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs) were randomized to receive standardized implementation support only or additional training via the CONNECT intervention. Data for the study were obtained from hospital administrative and electronic health records, surveys, and semi-structured interviews with clinicians before and after implementation of STRIDE. Eight U.S. VAMCs. Three hundred fifty-three survey participants before STRIDE implementation and 294 surveys after STRIDE implementation. Ninety-two interview participants. CONNECT, a complexity-science-based intervention to improve team function. The implementation outcomes included STRIDE reach and fidelity. Secondary outcomes included validated measures of team function (i.e., team communication, coordination, role clarity). At four VAMCs randomized to CONNECT, reach was higher (mean 12.4% vs. 3.8%), and fidelity was similar to four non-CONNECT VAMCs. VAMC STRIDE delivery teams receiving CONNECT reported improvements in team function domains, similar to non-CONNECT VAMCs. Qualitative findings highlight CONNECT's impact and the influence of team characteristics and contextual factors, including team cohesion, leadership support, and role clarity, on reach and fidelity. CONNECT may promote greater reach of STRIDE, but improvement in team function among CONNECT VAMCs was similar to improvement among non-CONNECT VAMCs. Qualitative findings suggest that CONNECT may improve team function and implementation outcomes but may not be sufficient to overcome structural barriers related to implementation capacity.

Implementation of a cardiogenic shock team in a tertiary academic center

ObjectiveObservational studies have shown that the management of patients with cardiogenic shock (CS) by dedicated multidisciplinary teams improves clinical outcomes. Nevertheless, these studies reflect a specific organizational setting with most patients being transferred from referring hospitals, hospitalized in cardiac intensive care units (ICU), or treated with mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices. The purpose of this study was to document the organization and outcomes of a CS team offering acute care in an all-comer population. MethodsA CS team was developed in a large academic tertiary institution. The team consisted of emergency care physicians, critical care cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, ICU physicians, and heart failure specialists and was supported by a predefined operating protocol, a dedicated communication platform, and regular team meetings. ResultsOver 12 months, 70 CS patients (69 ± 13 years old, 67% males) were included. Acute myocardial infarction (AMI-CS) was the most common cause (64%); 31% of the patients presented post-resuscitated cardiac arrest and 56% needed invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV). Coronary angiography was performed in 70% and 53% had percutaneous coronary intervention. MCS was used in 10% and 6% were referred for urgent cardiac surgery. The in-hospital mortality in our center was 40% with 39% of the patients dying within 24 h from presentation. Overall, 76% of the live patients were discharged home. ConclusionAcross an all-comer population, AMI was the most common cause of CS. A significant number of patients presented post-cardiac arrest, and the majority required IMV. Mortality was high with a significant number dying within hours of presentation.

New WMO Certified Tropical Cyclone Duration Extreme: TC Freddy (04 February to 14 March 2023) Lasting for 36.0 days

Abstract A World Meteorological Organization team has evaluated 2023's Tropical Cyclone Freddy's duration of 36.0 days (with 10-min average wind-speeds of 30 kt or higher) as the world record for longest tropical cyclone duration.

Human Service Organization (HSO) Study of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) in Health and Community Welfare Services in Bandung City

This research is motivated by the importance of the HSO's task in improving social welfare efforts or providing social welfare services to individuals, groups, families and communities who experience social problems or as a "Human Service Organization". To bring about changes in attitudes and behavior and improve the community's ability to be able to solve the problems they face and carry out their social functions appropriately. Social organizations have various functions. As for the function of social organizations, especially in order to help the government or participate in carrying out management functions, this can be because social service organizations currently still tend to focus on charity and are not based on profit (non-profit oriented). This situation allows for quite a large influence in the service process to the community. Therefore, the existence and functioning of PMI will continue to be developed through good organizational management so that it can reach more people and be sustainable. Compiled from various research that has been carried out previously, the problems at PMI include the availability of a digital information system that can provide real-time data on blood needs and availability, human resources managing financial reports, reduced regeneration of PMI volunteers, team organization or governance. management, availability of blood stock and blood quality at certain moments, and limited donors who finance the PMI program (Dewi et al., 2022; Hernimawati et al., 2020; Khoiri et al., 2021; Lendryono, 2022; Rakhman et al., 2019) This research will describe how HSO management practices and collaboration practices exist at PMI Bandung City in Health and Community Welfare Services.This research is motivated by the importance of the HSO's task in improving social welfare efforts or providing social welfare services to individuals, groups, families and communities who experience social problems or as a "Human Service Organization". To bring about changes in attitudes and behavior and improve the community's ability to be able to solve the problems they face and carry out their social functions appropriately. Social organizations have various functions. As for the function of social organizations, especially in order to help the government or participate in carrying out management functions, this can be because social service organizations currently still tend to focus on charity and are not based on profit (non-profit oriented). This situation allows for quite a large influence in the service process to the community. Therefore, the existence and functioning of PMI will continue to be developed through good organizational management so that it can reach more people and be sustainable. Compiled from various research that has been carried out previously, the problems at PMI include the availability of a digital information system that can provide real-time data on blood needs and availability, human resources managing financial reports, reduced regeneration of PMI volunteers, team organization or governance. management, availability of blood stock and blood quality at certain moments, and limited donors who finance the PMI program (Dewi et al., 2022; Hernimawati et al., 2020; Khoiri et al., 2021; Lendryono, 2022; Rakhman et al., 2019) This research will describe how HSO management practices and collaboration practices exist at PMI Bandung City in Health and Community Welfare Services.

Playing to our strengths: An Appreciative Inquiry approach to appraisal

ABSTRACT Appraisal processes are a requirement for professionals working in the education sector. Often appraisal processes do not focus on strengths, rather, it becomes a process of meeting pre-determined requirements. This article takes a strength-based approach to appraisal and discusses a study which pilots the use of an Appreciative Growth Cycle process. The study focused on the growth of future professional practice within an organisational team. An Appreciative Inquiry methodology (Cooperrider & Srivastva, 1987) guided the study. The purpose of the study was to trial the feasibility and application of the Appreciative Growth Cycle process for its possible use across a wider organisational context. The research question therefore that drove the study was: In what ways might the use of an Appreciative Growth Cycle process be applied within a wider organisational context?

Codesigning youth diversion programmes with community-led organisations: a case study

Background:We explore the feasibility of applying methods of participatory codesign to collaborative service development with community-led youth diversion programmes. Collaborative partnerships can support wealth redistribution and community mobilisation, a goal of governments aiming to implement equity-focused policy. There is little systematic exploration of methods aiming to structure the relationship between government and community-led programmes as part of youth criminal-legal diversion efforts. Methods:We use case study methodology to assess the feasibility and impact of a curriculum codesign approach between a university research team and two community-led organisations providing diversion services through a county juvenile court. The codesign method was informed by participatory design and use of research evidence frameworks. Findings:The analysis focuses on the feasibility of the approach from the perspective of the university research team and community organisations as well as how well the approach successfully navigated critical components of participatory process, including shared power, deference to community vision and values, and a valued end product. We conclude that the approach was generally feasible as a quality improvement strategy and well-received by the community-led organisations. Discussion and conclusions:Codesign is a promising strategy for reconciling public administration and health equity goals. The approach used in this case study adds to a small literature on methods of using codesign as a quality improvement process with applications for government contracting and monitoring, programme development and capacity-building.

How Virtual are We? Introducing the Team Perceived Virtuality Scale

AbstractWith the strong proliferation of virtual teams across various organizations and contexts, understanding how virtuality affects teamwork has become fundamental to team and organizational effectiveness. However, current conceptualizations of virtuality rely almost exclusively on more or less fixed, structural features, such as the degree of technology reliance. In this paper, we take a socio-constructivist perspective on team virtuality, focusing on individuals’ experience of team virtuality, which may vary across teams and time points with similar structural features. More specifically, we develop and validate a scale that captures the construct of Team Perceived Virtuality (Handke et al., 2021). Following a description of item development and content validity, we present the results of four different studies that demonstrate the construct’s structural, discriminant, and criterion validity with an overall number of 2,294 teams. The final instrument comprises 10 items that measure the two dimensions of Team Perceived Virtuality (collectively-experienced distance and collectively-experienced information deficits) with five items each. This final scale showed a very good fit to a two-dimensional structure both at individual and team levels and adequate psychometric properties including aggregation indices. We further provide evidence for conceptual and empirical distinctiveness of the two TPV dimensions based on related team constructs, and for criterion validity, showing the expected significant relationships with leader-rated interaction quality and team performance. Lastly, we generalize results from student project teams to an organizational team sample. Accordingly, this scale can enhance both research and practice as a validated instrument to address how team virtuality is experienced.

Implementing Self-Managing Teams in Organizations: A Systematic Review of Best Practices and Evolution

Implementing Self-Managing Teams in Organizations: A Systematic Review of Best Practices and Evolution

Lessons learned: Using a Three-Step Model of Planned Change for nursing curricular revision

BackgroundThe American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN, 2021) introduced “The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education” (Essentials) in 2021. The AACN document necessitated a change in nursing curriculums, both undergraduate and graduate. To meet the revised standards, one college of nursing within a hierarchical organization used a Three-Step Model of Planned Change to guide curricular revisions. This article presents the lessons learned from using the Three-Step Model of Planned Change, which includes barriers, strategies, and a toolkit for implementing planned change. Step One-Desire a ChangeLessons learned include embracing the unifying values of the guiding coalition to understand the motivation(s) and urgency for change. Suggested strategies include creating a cross-sectional organizational team, utilizing collaborative approaches that value members' time, and various communication methods. Step Two-Make the ChangeLessons learned include understanding the larger hierarchical structure's process requirements and time allotment for approval. Suggested strategies include establishing a repository hub for templates and shared documents, implementing various communication channels, and repurposing standing meeting times. Step Three-Live the ChangeAs this process is just beginning, anticipated lessons include an understanding of changes occurring circuitously within and between steps. Considerations include significant and purposeful actions to deliver the new curriculum.

Overcoming team challenges in project management: The scrum framework

This paper delves into how teams in organizations can achieve success in project management. We compare the traditional Waterfall approach used by teams in project management to the Agile framework and provide data supporting the success rates of the different approaches to project management. Based on the data supporting the success of Scrum (an Agile framework), we explain what Scrum is and how it works. We discuss the modern complexities that management and leadership are challenged with when it comes to the execution of their projects and how the application of Scrum provides relevant, practical, sustainable, and valuable solutions. We also discuss common stressors that teams encounter and how the application of Scrum provides coping strategies for teams.

Artistic gymnastics as a semiotic construct: the case of the Chinese national team at the Olympic Games / La gimnasia artística como constructo semiótico: el equipo nacional chino en los Juegos Olímpicos

China is one of the most dynamically developing countries that experienced rapid and tumultuous modernization in the second half of the twentieth century. This modernization consisted of the sports organization improvement and appropriate target-setting in Olympic sports. Sport is the most important sphere of international communication, and gymnastics pertains to the expression of semiotic units by the movement itself. The purpose of this research is to study a semiotic construct embracing the victories, behaviour patterns and organization of the Chinese gymnastics team at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, where China demonstrated its highest achievements in gymnastics. Another reason for selecting these Olympic Games is that semiotically significant elements of the athletes’ behaviour differ from other contexts and Olympics. Consequently, the latter feature facilitates the segregation of these elements through phenomenological research.

Impact and Sustainability of Virtual Teams in an Adaptive World

Abstract Virtual Teams Model is nowadays a framework, moreover a structure designed to guide the organization of teams that collaborate remotely, and there are still different voices which are debating the effectiveness and efficiency of related structure in an adaptive environment. The current scientific literature is likely continuing to evolve, researchers are exploring topics related to impact of virtual collaboration and the sustainability of the model for business success, looking at motivation as the main human factor which values high. The research method was appointed quantitative and qualitative methods, two structured, three months’ period surveys and questionnaires were conducted, the qualitative phase aimed to uncover rich, context-specific information that quantitative methods alone might not capture. 30 IT specialists from Bucharest, average 32, were asked the three semi structured questions about the overall impact, long term sustainability and employers’ motivation of virtual teams’ setup in their organizations. The analysis unveils a significant boost in impact, and a simultaneous decline in sustainability and motivation. While heightened impact signals successful outcomes, reduced sustainability shows challenges in keeping long-term effectiveness. At the same time, waning motivation poses a risk to team engagement and overall performance. Striking a balance is crucial; strategies focusing not only on maximizing immediate impact but also on sustaining effectiveness and bolstering motivation are vital for enduring success in team dynamics. Initiative-taking measures and adaptive leadership are imperative to navigate and mitigate potential setbacks in the interplay of impact, sustainability, and motivation.

The Study on the Relationship among Principal Accountability Leadership Team Organization and Innovation Management Effectiveness in Elementary Schools

<p>本研究目的探討國民小學校長績效責任領導、團隊組織與創新經營效能之間的關係。為達成上述目的，本研究採用問卷調查法，研究以分層抽樣針對國民小學教師進行問卷調查，有效樣本數為406份。獲得主要結論如下：一、校長績效責任領導、團隊組織與創新經營效能現況，大致良好。二、校長績效責任領導、團隊組織與創新經營效能之測量模式與結構模式適配度良好。三、校長績效責任領導可透過團隊組織的中介作用，正向影響創新經營效能。</p> <p> </p><p>This study aimed to investigate the relationship and causal path among elementary school principals’ accountability leadership, team organization, innovation management effectiveness. The study method adopted questionnaire survey. The 419 valid samples were distributed to this study. The conclusions are as follows:​ 1. The principals’ accountability leadership, team organization, innovation management effectiveness are in good condition. ​2. The structural equation model of the principals’ accountability leadership, team organization, innovation management effectiveness has good adaptability. ​3. The principals’ accountability leadership positive influenced innovation management effectiveness through team organization.</p> <p> </p>