Group risk taking : the constructive role of controversy in China
Document Type
Journal article
Source Publication
Group and Organization Management
Publication Date
12-1-2007
Volume
32
Issue
6
First Page
653
Last Page
674
Abstract
Considerable research has suggested that because of persistent cognitive biases organizations often lack the ability and discipline to take risks effectively. However, group members who discuss their opposing views openly for mutual benefit (constructive controversy) may be able to manage risks effectively. Members of 107 teams working in Chinese organizations indicated their constructive controversy and risk taking; their manager provided ratings of the group's innovation and recovery from mistakes. Results of the structural equation analysis supported the reasoning that constructive controversy can facilitate risk taking that, in turn, promotes innovation and recovery.
DOI
10.1177/1059601106287110
Print ISSN
10596011
E-ISSN
15523993
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Copyright © 2007 Sage Publications
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Language
English
Recommended Citation
Tjosvold, D., & Yu, Z. (2007). Group risk taking: The constructive role of controversy in China. Group and Organization Management, 32(6), 653-674. doi: 10.1177/1059601106287110