This study describes the development and validity testing of a field measure transactive memory systems. Transactive systems are especially important for teams designed to leverage members' expertise, but research has lagged because there no adequate measures construct. The author developed tested 15-item scale in laboratory sample 124 teams, 64 Master Business Administration consulting 27 from technology companies. Results present demonstrate that is internally consistent, related...

This study examined how transactive memory systems (TMSs) emerge and develop to affect the performance of knowledge-worker teams. Sixty-four MBA consulting teams (261 members) participated in study. I proposed that role function TMSs change meet different task knowledge demands during a project. Hypotheses predicting project-planning phase as team's initial conditions, later mature nature frequency communication were generally supported, hypothesized relationships between team viability....

Knowledge embedded in a group’s structures and processes can be leveraged to create sustainable advantage for organizations. We propose that knowledge with transactive memory system (TMS) helps groups apply prior learning new tasks develop an abstract understanding of problem domain, leading sustained performance. present framework TMSs as systems affect group transfer, we test the major outcomes empirical study. found TMS experience two same domain were more likely principles relevant task...

Transactive memory system (TMS) theory has been popularized in recent research on groups and other collectives. In this essay we outline current issues TMS develop propositions that can be tested future research. We describe concerning how researchers define conceptualize TMSs, interpret the relationship between measures concept, attend to role of task type The potential advance by incorporating multilevel social network perspectives, reconsidering information technology supporting...

This article reviews the research on employment discrimination in organizations. It focuses perceptions, charges, and lawsuits discusses consequences of discrimination. Among conclusions are following: (a) The proportion claimants filing under different antidiscrimination statutes differs by race; (b) area needs theories that can explain wide variance perceptions events; (c) best viewed from individual, group, organizational levels; (d) if results instruments used legal settings, social...

In this paper we articulate the cross-understanding construct, a group-level compositional construct having as its components each group member's understanding of other mental model. We describe how explains particular inconsistencies in groups literature, it provides explanations for specific outcomes and processes beyond currently different levels distributions affect performance learning.

In a longitudinal quasi-field setting, we develop and test compensatory process model of social network closure over time on the development transactive memory system (TMS) in groups. Although great deal research examines effects organizational outcomes, that does not describe microprocesses explain when, under what conditions, is beneficial or detrimental. Results from our analysis associated with TMSs revealed negative direct effect TMS simultaneous positive indirect driven by transitive...

Using the methodology of system dynamics, we model effects disruptive events on learning and productivity in organizations. We leverage learning-by-doing transactive memory theories to underpinnings processes at collective individual levels. simulate impact organizational performance, such as employee turnover, technological innovation, reorganization, extreme (such natural disasters), which disrupt knowledge, or both. Finally, discuss implications our findings for future research...

In this paper we articulate the cross-understanding construct, a group-level compositional construct having as its components each group member's understanding of other mental model. We describe how explains particular inconsistencies in groups literature, it provides explanations for specific outcomes and processes beyond currently different levels distributions affect performance learning.

In this article, we suggest that the transactive memory system (TMS) and boundary-spanning literatures are useful for understanding how individuals in team-based collectives can be structured to improve within- between-team coordination. We argue such coordination facilitated—or thwarted—by behaviors patterns of knowledge exchange within between teams. Our theorizing explains an existing team TMS offset within-team burdens typically associated with boundary spanning offer predictions about...

In this paper, we explain how structuring, characterizing, and analyzing team experience in terms of temporal sequences can yield new insights about the dynamic nature teams. We suggest that sequence methods offer a fuller representation dynamics than is typically possible with cross-sectional or longitudinal multiphase designs alone. provide suggestions for to use develop teams research questions conduct analysis. To make our more concrete, detailed examples highlight potential advance...

Many contemporary organizations depend on team-based organizing to achieve high performance, innovate services and products, adapt environmental turbulence. Significant research focuses understanding how teams develop, assimilate, apply diverse information; yet, organizational practices have evolved in new ways that are not fully explored the literature. Individuals with motivations, knowledge, perspectives often assigned teams, creating burdens for members develop effective work together,...

This paper proposes models of learning processes in teams individuals who collectively execute a sequence tasks and whose actions are determined by individual skill levels networks interpersonal appraisals influence. The closely-related proposed have increasing complexity, starting with centralized manager-based assignment model, finishing social model appraisal, assignments, learning, influences. We show how rational optimal behavior arises along the task for each discuss conditions...

This paper proposes models of learning process in groups individuals who collectively execute a sequence tasks and whose actions are determined by individual skill levels networks interpersonal appraisals influence. The closely-related proposed have increasing complexity, starting with centralized manager-based assignment model, finishing social model appraisal, assignments, learning, influences. We show how rational optimal behavior arises along the task for each model. Our grounded...

Os sistemas de memória transitiva promovem a troca eficiente informação, contribuindo para inovação das equipas hospitalares. Estudos anteriores sugerem que os podem ser mais úteis tarefas repetitivas. Neste estudo, conciliamos estes resultados contraditórios argumentando as eficiências processamento dos beneficiarão inovação, porque ajudarão membros da equipa refletirem sobre seus processos e metas. A amostra deste estudo incluiu 256 enfermeiros hospitalares (N=54 equipas). reflexividade...

Abstract Across disciplines, there has been an increasing interest in combining different simulation methods. Team science provides a particularly challenging context because of the interplay across levels analysis. For example, team performance is decisively influenced by accumulated individual attributes, interactions among individuals and emergent structures—each which affected multiple feedback loops at To address these challenges, we compare modeling methods stock‐and‐flow models,...

Abstract We discuss the genesis of paper for which 2018 Forrester Award has been given. then summarize its findings and put it into context research streams in is embedded. also describe effects award on subsequent research. briefly how laboratory experiment, field, modeling work can complement each other social systems Finally, we present some thoughts leveraging expertise researchers audiences from outside domains to field system dynamics, based lessons our together as co‐authors mutual...

The article tests the generalizability of transactive memory system (TMS) effects by examining extent to which benefits from a TMS developed on one task transfer other tasks performed same team. One barrier knowledge is that individuals fail recognize functional similarities between tasks. In addition helping members learn more about and similarities, may help define structure for remembering coordinating members' knowledge. This defined team's division cognitive labor interaction routines...