The Riddle of Heterarchy: Power Transitions in Cross-Functional Teams
研究了跨职能团队中动态权力结构（异质权力结构）对创造力的影响，发现权力在成员间灵活转换能提升创造力，但需团队认为这种转换是合理的。
In this paper, we develop the concept of a power heterarchy, which is a conceptualization of power structures in groups that is more dynamic and fluid than traditional hierarchical structures. Through a study of 516 directional dyads in 45 teams, we demonstrate that heterarchical structures in which the expression of power actively shifts among team members to align team member capabilities with dynamic situational demands can enhance team creativity. Our results indicate that this positive effect of power heterarchies on team creativity is contingent on the team perceiving the shifts in interpersonal power expressions as legitimate. We discuss the implications of this heterarchical power structure for research on group functioning, power, and legitimacy in organizations.