Does functional diversity increase effectiveness of community care teams? The moderating role of shared vision, interaction frequency and team reflexivity
| Autor: | Marianne C. van Tilburg, Joep Hofhuis, Carolien Smits, Annemieke van den Berg, Sjiera de Vries, Marieke Koopman-Draijer, Lydia ten Den, Monique Mensen |
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| Přispěvatelé: | Department of Media and Communication |
| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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Social Psychology
education 05 social sciences Team effectiveness Identity (social science) 050109 social psychology Context (language use) Interpersonal communication Cohesion (linguistics) Categorization Reflexivity 0502 economics and business 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Customer satisfaction Psychology Social psychology 050203 business & management |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 48(10), 535-548. Wiley-Blackwell |
| ISSN: | 0021-9029 |
| Popis: | textabstractAs interprofessional collaboration becomes more commonplace in health and social care, both scholars and practitioners are searching for ways to make the most out of functionally diverse teams. Earlier research has shown that the presence of different functional backgrounds may lead teams to perform better, because they have a larger pool of knowledge and experience to draw from. Other studies show, however, that functional diversity increases categorization, reduces team cohesion, and complicates interpersonal communication, thereby reducing performance. It remains unclear under which conditions positive or negative outcomes may occur. The present research tested the influence of functional diversity on team identity, team performance, and client satisfaction, and examined factors which may moderate these relationships. Based on earlier studies in this specific context, we focused on three team processes as possible moderators: shared vision, interaction frequency, and team reflexivity. In a survey among health and social care professionals working in community care teams in the Netherlands (n = 167), all three are shown to moderate the relationship between functional diversity and team effectiveness. In the absence of these processes, functional diversity appears to reduce team outcomes, whereas when these processes are present, the relationships are positive. In sum, in order for community care teams to reap the benefits of functional diversity, it is essential that members develop a shared vision, interact frequently, and practice team reflexivity. |
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