A Theory of Subgroups in Work Teams
整合断层线、多样性和群际过程研究,提出子群类型学,揭示身份、资源和知识三个核心因素如何影响子群的形成、过程与结果。
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.