Purpose – The aim of this paper is to examine the relationship between the diversity of team composition and the outcome enjoyed by those teams in test match cricket by using performance and competitiveness variables. Design/methodology/approach – The paper examines 100 test matches over 13...

Purpose – This article attempts to contribute to the body of knowledge regarding the value of social networks, or social capital, within the group process towards group and team performance by exploring the explicit contribution of social capital towards a group or team's performance....

Purpose – This paper aims to introduce the theme of the special issue – diversity management beyond the business case. It addresses two main questions: first, how increased diversification within workgroups or labour is dealt with via diversity management, and second what the effects are of...

Purpose – The energy of employees is recognised as an important factor in their performance and in maximising their overall contribution to the organisation. Organisational energy is dynamic in nature; it is more than just the sum of the energy of its employees. It also includes the interaction...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to determine the extent to which team processes vary between team types, as well as the relative importance of these processes for different team types. Design/methodology/approach – A survey study evaluated a sample of 316 members of various work teams...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to propose research‐based principles of conflict management that are grounded in practical experience. Design/methodology/approach – The paper presents a review of literature on topics related to each of four proposed conflict management principles as...

Purpose – Although cross‐functional teams are increasingly relied upon in developing new products, little is known about the ability of teams on adapting team objectives and strategies to environmental circumstances (i.e. team reflexivity), especially when teams are operating within a highly...

Purpose – The punctuated equilibrium model of group activity and the positive task conflict‐performance relationship are prominent in the team literature; however, their respective underlying concepts, team approach and ideas‐task complexity fit have been neglected. The first aim of the...

Purpose – This study provides a model and case example of how mid‐level managers can help realign their workers (develop a chameleon group) when the organization is facing strategic realignment. Design/methodology/approach – Research has shown that downsizing in the wake of...

Purpose – This paper proposes mainly that boards of directors (BOD) are teams that share characteristics with many other kinds of teams. As a consequence, some of the factors that lead to board effectiveness are the same factors that lead to team effectiveness in general. By integrating the...