Crossing team boundaries: A theoretical model of team boundary permeability and a discussion of why it matters

Given the context in which teams work today, many teams are necessarily dynamic and permeable; that is, workers must be able to move quickly and easily in and out of teams, across team boundaries. We develop a model of team boundary permeability that incorporates the features of the team that give r...

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Published in:Human relations (New York) 2018-07, Vol.71 (7), p.925-950
Main Authors: Dibble, Rebekah, Gibson, Cristina B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Boundaries
Human relations
Moderators
Permeability
Studies
Teams
Teamwork
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Summary:Given the context in which teams work today, many teams are necessarily dynamic and permeable; that is, workers must be able to move quickly and easily in and out of teams, across team boundaries. We develop a model of team boundary permeability that incorporates the features of the team that give rise to boundary permeability, the outcomes experienced by teams with permeable boundaries, and moderators that serve to enhance the benefits and mitigate the liabilities of boundary permeability. In doing so, we extend theory on the fluid nature of teams. We conclude with implications for theory, directions for future research and implications for practice.
ISSN:0018-7267
1741-282X
DOI:10.1177/0018726717735372