Dear Alfredo,
I have concentrated my study of team dynamics on group development in contact/call centres.
Interestingly (for me at least!) in 2006, I collected data from the South East USA while on sabbatical. I haven't fully analysed the interviews yet (I conduct predominately qualitative research) however, some evidence was collected regarding the effect of individual reward/remuneration Vs group performance.
Would this be of interest to you?
Kind regards,
Ray HingstLecturerSchool of Management and MarketingFaculty of BusinessUniversity of Southern QueenslandTel: 61 7 4631 1235Fax: 61 7 4631 5594hingstr@usq.edu.au
From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.pace.edu] On Behalf Of Alfredo Behrens
Sent: Tuesday, 10 June 2008 10:41 PM
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Subject: individual contribution to teamwork in high power distance cultures
Colleagues, I will appreciate your collaboration:
I hold that in High Power Distance societies low-ranking teams are prone to insulate themselves from non-group supervisors who will have a hard time in providing fair rewards for individual performance within teams; leading to lower productivity of teamwork over the long run.
Much of the work on team performance I have found is related to communication, leadership, skills and abilities; but not to in-out group relations.
If I have missed something I would appreciate the references.
If you would like to join me doing comparative work I will be pleased to consider your offer. I work in Brazil and am dedicated to developing management instruments better attuned with our culture.
Many thanks
Alfredo Behrens
IBMEC São Paulo
ab@alfredobehrens.com
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