The role of transformational leadership in enhancing team reflexivity

Dados Bibliográficos

ID9890919
AutoresMichaéla C Schippers (Erasmus University Rotterdam), Michaela Schippers (0000-0002-0795-5454, Erasmus University Rotterdam, autor correspondente), Deanne N Den Hartog (0000-0003-0179-4052, Amsterdam Business School, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands,, autor correspondente), Paul L Koopman (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the Netherlands,, autor correspondente), Daan Van Knippenberg (0000-0002-0269-8102, Erasmus University Rotterdam, autor correspondente)
Ano2008
Volume61
Fascículo11
Páginas1593-1616
Data de publicação2008-11-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoHuman Relations (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0018-7267 • E-ISSN: 1741-282X
EditoraSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/0018726708096639
OpenAlexW2245554278
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas28
Referências citadas64

Team reflexivity, or the extent to which teams reflect upon and modify their functioning, has been identified as a key factor in the effectiveness of work teams. As yet, however, little is known about the factors that play a role in enhancing team reflexivity, and it is thus important to develop theorizing around the determinants of reflexivity. From an applied perspective, leadership is a very relevant factor. The current study is a first step in the development of such a model, and addresses this important gap in our understanding of team reflexivity by focusing on the role of leader behavior. We examined the extent to which transformational leadership influences team reflexivity, and in turn, team performance, in a field study conducted among 32 intact work teams from nine organizations. Team members rated reflexivity and leadership, while external managers rated team performance. We hypothesized and tested a mediational model proposing that transformational leadership is related to the adoption of a shared vision by the team. This in turn relates to team reflexivity, which leads to higher team performance. Results support this model

Field (mathematics · Knowledge management · Perspective (graphical · Psychological safety · Reflexivity · Shared leadership · Sociology · Team effectiveness · Transactional leadership · Transformational leadership · Computer Science · Innovation and Knowledge Management · Knowledge Management and Sharing · Psychology · Social Psychology · Team Dynamics and Performance