Date of Award
Spring 6-14-2019
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Suzanne Bell, PhD
Second Advisor
Goran Kuljanin, PhD
Third Advisor
Ivan Hernandez, PhD
Abstract
Theory and empirical research suggest that team cohesion and contextual performance relate to team performance. However, while general support exists for a team cohesion and contextual performance relationship, less is known about the how the relationship evolves over time. This study aimed to examine the extent to which team cohesion and contextual performance reciprocally relate over time. Data were collected from 245 individuals comprising 40 student project teams engaged in the Capsim business simulation over a 10-week quarter. Results supported hypothesis 1; based on a cross-lagged path model, a stronger relationship exists between contextual performance at time point 1 and cohesion at time point 2 than between cohesion at time point 1 and contextual performance at time point 2. However, hypothesis 2, which predicted the same relationship for time points 2 and 3, was not supported. Additional results reveal significant effects for control variables.
Recommended Citation
Vazquez, Melissa, "The Influence of Team Cohesion and Contextual Performance on Project Team Performance Over Time" (2019). College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations. 288.
https://via.library.depaul.edu/csh_etd/288
SLP Collection
no