Effect of R&D team leader’s goal orientation on team reflexivity and knowledge sharing behavior

Abstract

Abstract: Effective teams are important cornerstones of successful organizations engaged in R&D activities, especially for those operating in dynamic environments. Based on the theory of Goal Orientation, the paper proposed a multilevel theoretical model in which the team reflexivity were included to examine the relationship between R&D team leader's goal orientation (LGO) and team member's Knowledge Sharing behavior. This study investigated 118 R&D teams, including 118 team leaders and 605 team members. Empirical results show that the dimensions of LGO have different relation with Knowledge Sharing behavior, and team reflexivity has a partial mediating effect on the relationship. Finally, limitations and suggestions for future research and practice are also discussed.

Key words: leader’s goal orientation, team reflexivity, knowledge sharing behavior, HLM

CLC Number:

F270.7

Zhang Wenqin, Liu Yun. Effect of R&D team leader’s goal orientation on team reflexivity and knowledge sharing behavior[J]. Science Research Management, 2014, 35(9): 154-160.

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