Journal of Management 2005

Structural Versus Individual Perspectives on the Dynamics of Group Performance: Theoretical Exploration and Empirical Investigation

Zhiang Lin¹; Haibin Yang¹; Bindu Arya¹; Zhi Huang²; Dan Li³

¹ The University of Texas at Dallas · ² Boston College · ³ Texas A&M University

Abstract

This study contrasts the structural perspective with the individual perspective in explaining group performance in a dynamic setting. The authors argue that these perspectives are not mutually exclusive but have different predictive powers at different group stages. Results from 45 project groups show (a) group structures provide stronger performance predictions at the later stage, whereas individual-based attributes do so at the earlier stage, and (b) different group structures and individual-based attributes provide distinctive insights at respective stages. This indicates the need to explore the potential bridge between the two perspectives in advancing group studies.

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10.1177/0149206304272150

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