Performance and Problem Solving in Virtual Teams:
An Experimental Study
Keywords:
Team performance, Virtual teams, Problem-solving, Experimental studyAbstract
This study examined differences in the performance of individuals and groups on a task of text memorization and reproduction in a virtual environment. Fifty college students were - assigned to one of two experimental conditions: group (n= 26) and individual (n= 24). The instruments applied were: teamwork beliefs and conflict perception, self and hetero-attribution of affective states and problem-solving strategies. Group performance was better than individual performance. Participants in the individual condition reported greater use of problem-solving strategies than those in the group condition There were no differences between individuals and groups concerning teamwork beliefs and conflict perception as well as attribution of affective states.
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