TEAMWORK UNDER TURNOVER AND SUCCESSION.

Abstract

Twenty-eight groups were observed performing a task that requires teamwork but allows flexibility of organization. The teams were made to experience varied amounts of membership replacement. Team performance was found to suffer significantly: (a) if the number of members replaced was large relative to the past history of the team; (b) if succession in the control position was involved; and (c) if the successor's intelligence was lower than his predecessor's. Performance did not suffer if (a) the number of members replaced was large absolutely but not relatively or (b) replacement occurred as turnover in subordinate positions; further, (c) performance was unrelated to intelligence except following replacement. The findings are not task-specific, as they in general replicate those of previous studies employing different tasks. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0601816

Entities

People

  • Donald B. Trow

Organizations

  • Binghamton University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Behavior And Behavior Mechanisms
  • Behavioral Disciplines And Activities
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Group Dynamics
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Physical Properties
  • Resilience
  • Teamwork

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