| Abstract: | The goal of this research is, on the one hand, to propose a multidimensional conception of the internal functioning of work teams and, on the other hand, to present data on the validity of this conception at an operational level. With this intention, a group of subject matter experts in the area of work teams developed a questionnaire on internal functioning of work teams. This first version was administered to a sample of 568 members (63 teams) from a health and social services network in order to verify the psychometric characteristics and to make the necessary modifications. In a perspective of validation, the second version of the questionnaire was administered to a second sample of 376 members (71 teams) from private and parapublic sectors. The results show that the internal functioning consists of two dimensions, namely interpersonal support and team work management. Moreover, both dimensions are positively related to team performance as evaluated by the immediate superiors of the members. Finally, the results indicate that task interdependence plays a moderator role on these relationships. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
