The effect mechanism of trust on ongoing team’s performance

Abstract

Abstract: On the basis of team processes framework, team processes are divided into three phases, i.e. transition phase processes, action phase processes, and interpersonal processes. Then representative team processes are selected and a multiple mediator model which transmits the positive effects of trust to team performance is proposed. Then empirical studies of ongoing teams’ data are given. It is found that trust has the significant influence on the team performance in ongoing teams. Team reflexivity, team monitoring, and team effort are the mediator variables between them. The results possess the important enlightment for the management of ongoing teams.

Key words: intra-team trust, team reflexivity, team monitoring, team effort, team performance

CLC Number:

C936

Zhang Xun, Xu Biao, Peng Jisheng. The effect mechanism of trust on ongoing team’s performance[J]. Science Research Management, 2012, 33(11): 49-56,160.

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