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ERIC Number: EJ746421
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006-Dec
Pages: 14
Abstractor: Author
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ISSN: ISSN-0001-8791
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Relationships between Climate, Process, and Performance in Continuous Quality Improvement Groups
Wilkens, Roxanne; London, Manuel
Journal of Vocational Behavior, v69 n3 p510-523 Dec 2006
This study examined relationships between group climate (participants' learning orientation, feelings of psychological safety, and self-disclosure), process (feedback and conflict), and performance in continuous quality improvement groups. Forty-nine participants in eight hospital groups were surveyed as the groups neared completion. Groups were classified as high or low performing based on interviews with group leaders and facilitators. Ratings of self-disclosure and feelings of psychological safety were related to lower relationship and task conflict and more giving and seeking feedback. Learning orientation was positively related to feedback. Climate and feedback were positively related to creativity of outcomes, while learning orientation and having an active facilitator were related to performance ratings. High performing teams were higher in ratings of learning orientation, facilitation, creativity of outcomes, and overall performance. The results demonstrate the importance of facilitation of learning and interpersonal relationships within structured groups.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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