Leader values for constructive controversy and team effectiveness in India
Document Type
Journal article
Source Publication
International Journal of Human Resource Management
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Volume
23
Issue
1
First Page
109
Last Page
125
Keywords
controversy, Indian organizations, leader values, teamwork
Abstract
Leading teams effectively is a challenge for organizations in many countries. This study proposes that leaders who value people, productivity, and participation help teams work effectively and productively by encouraging team members to discuss their diverse views open-mindedly. Working in diverse organizations in India, team leaders indicated their participation, people, and productivity values and team members rated their constructive controversy and their effectiveness and performance. Structural equation analysis suggested that productivity values affect constructive controversy and team effectiveness and productivity. However, contrary to expectations based on the idea that India is a collectivist society, people values were not predictive. The study's findings and previous research were interpreted as suggesting that leader productivity values coupled with constructive controversy provide a foundation for effective teamwork in India.
DOI
10.1080/09585192.2011.610961
Print ISSN
09585192
E-ISSN
14464399
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Full-text Version
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Language
English
Recommended Citation
Bhatnagar, D., & Tjosvold, D. (2012). Leader values for constructive controversy and team effectiveness in India. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 23(1), 109-125. doi: 10.1080/09585192.2011.610961