A THEORY OF SUBGROUPS IN WORK TEAMS

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: Carton, Andrew M.; Cummings, Jonathon N.
• 署名单位: University of London; London Business School; Duke University
• 刊物名称: ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT REVIEW
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0363-7425
• DOI: 10.5465/amr.2009.0322
• 发表日期: 2012
• 页码: 441-470
• 关键词: GROUP DECISION-MAKING; social identity; coalition-formation; MINORITY INFLUENCE; INTEGRATIVE MODEL; GROUP-PERFORMANCE; diversity; INFORMATION; FAULTLINES; POWER

摘要

Although subgroups are a widely studied component of work teams, much of the literature on subgroups has remained loosely connected and key questions remain unanswered. We integrate research on faultlines, diversity, and intergroup processes to develop a theory composed of a typology of subgroups and a depiction of the formation, processes, and outcomes associated with subgroups. The key insight from our theory is that subgroups are characterized by three underlying factors: identity, resources, and knowledge.