Title

Effects of workload and uncertainty on team development

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.

Publication Date

12-1-1994

Publication Title

Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

Volume

2

Number of Pages

1234-1237

Document Type

Article; Proceedings Paper

Identifier

scopus

Personal Identifier

scopus

Socpus ID

0028749606 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/0028749606

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