LibGuides: PSY-6414 v5: Week 6 Resources

Week 6 Required Resources

Textbook

Your course textbook can be accessed via the Redshelf link in the Getting Started module.

Levi, D & Askay, D.A. (2021). Group dynamics for teams (6th ed.). SAGE Publications, Inc.

Read Chapters 16: This chapter discusses how performance evaluation and reward systems motivate teams. Performance evaluations communicate to the team how well it is performing, provide direction, motivate performance, and distribute rewards. The best reward program depends on the nature of the task and the type of team.

Articles

Challenges and Opportunities for Data-centric Peer Evaluation Tools for Teamwork
Shi, W. W., Jagannadharao, A., Lee, J., & Bailey, B. P. (2021). Challenges and opportunities for data-centric peer evaluation tools for teamwork. Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction, 5(CSCW2), 1-20.
This article describes peer evaluations as a staple for assessing individual contributions to teamwork, yet they are susceptible to bias, social pressure, and collusion. Information is provided on types of peer evaluations used, factors that affect evaluation completions, challenges with interpreting and using the evaluations, and incorporating online collaborative tools throughout the peer evaluation process.
Factors Influencing Team Performance: What can Support Teams in High-performance Sport Learn from Other Industries? A Systematic Scoping Review
Salcinovic, B., Drew, M., Dijkstra, P., Waddington, G., & Serpell, B. G. (2022). Factors influencing team performance: What can support teams in high-performance sport learn from other industries? A systematic scoping review. Sports Medicine-Open, 8(1), 25.
This article identified 4 key variables that were associated with team function and performance across a variety of industries; (i) leadership styles, (ii) supportive team behaviour, (iii) communication, and (iv) performance feedback. High-performance teams wishing to improve performance should examine these factors within their team and its environment.
What Kind of Reward Scheme Works Best to Induce High Effort in Teams
What Kind of Reward Scheme Works Best to Induce High Effort in Teams?. (2017).[Video/DVD] Latest Thinking.
The video explores the interaction of reward schemes and production functions on team effort.