Collective Cognition in Action: Accumulation, Interaction, Examination, and Accommodation in the Development and Operation of Group Efficacy Beliefs in the Workplace

Group efficacy has emerged as an important and significant predictor of group effectiveness. However, most conceptual work on group efficacy fails to capture its complexity. This article extends extant theory and develops a more in-depth model of how group efficacy develops and operates within exist...

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Published in:The Academy of Management review 2007-04, Vol.32 (2), p.438-458
Main Authors: Gibson, Cristina B, Earley, P Christopher
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Beliefs
Cognition
Cognition & reasoning
Collective action
Group dynamics
Management theory
Motivation
Self-perception
Social relations
Studies
Work environment
Work place
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Summary:Group efficacy has emerged as an important and significant predictor of group effectiveness. However, most conceptual work on group efficacy fails to capture its complexity. This article extends extant theory and develops a more in-depth model of how group efficacy develops and operates within existing groups, including complex moderating factors. The paper concludes with a discussion of implications and future research concerning motivation in collaborative efforts.
ISSN:0363-7425
1930-3807
DOI:10.5465/amr.2007.24351397