Effects of workload and uncertainty on team development

Julie M. Urban; Clint A. Bowers; Ben B. Morgan; Nalini Maniam

Effects of workload and uncertainty on team development

Julie M. Urban, Clint A. Bowers, Ben B. Morgan, Nalini Maniam

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Abstract

Two studies were performed that attempted to test and extend the team development theory of 'punctuated equilibrium' proposed by Gersick (1988). In the first study, twelve five-person teams performed a resource allocation task, either under low or high workload. In the second study, twelve three-person teams performed an adapted version of this resource allocation task under either certain or uncertain task conditions. Various aspects of performance were assessed. The results of these studies support Gersick's contention that teams do go through one marked period of transition. However, this transition does not necessarily occur in the midpoint of the team's life cycle.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1234-1237
Number of pages	4
Journal	Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Volume	2
State	Published - 1994
Event	Proceedings of the 38th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Part 2 (of 2) - Nashville, TN, USA Duration: Oct 24 1994 → Oct 28 1994

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Human Factors and Ergonomics

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