Constructive controversy for learning and team effectiveness in China
Document Type
Journal article
Source Publication
Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources
Publication Date
3-1-2011
Volume
49
Issue
1
First Page
88
Last Page
104
Keywords
constructive controversy, learning orientation, team effectiveness
Abstract
Researchers have strongly endorsed the value of learning for individuals, teams, and organizations, and proposed that effective collaboration among employees is critical for this learning. This study aims to document specifically the nature of this learning enhancing collaboration. It argues that constructive controversy, the open-minded discussion of various views for mutual benefit, characterizes learning interaction among team members. Structural equation analyses were conducted on data provided by teams working in a sample of manufacturing organizations in Shandong, China. Findings support the theorizing that learning promotes team effectiveness and that constructive controversy facilitates a learning orientation. This study empirically links research on constructive controversy with the organizational learning literature.
DOI
10.1177/1038411110391708
Print ISSN
10384111
E-ISSN
17447941
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Copyright © 2011 by Australian Human Resources Institute
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Language
English
Recommended Citation
Chen, G., Tjosvold, D., Zhao, H., Ning, N., & Fu, Y. (2011). Constructive controversy for learning and team effectiveness in China. Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources, 49(1), 88-104. doi: 10.1177/1038411110391708