Abstract
The process of “retrofit” change from traditional work structures to a team structure is described from the viewpoint of employees engaged in the process. Results of extensive interviews and factor analysis of a questionnaire administered to a large group of incipient team members revealed four general factors of concern in this transition to teams. Relationships between these factors and performance improvement over time were found.
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Jones, R.G., Lindley, W.D. Issues in the Transition to Teams. Journal of Business and Psychology 13, 31–40 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1022966915545
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Keywords
- Social Psychology
- Team Member
- Performance Improvement
- General Factor
- Social Issue