cultural context in this approach often implies the removal of item specifics, such as
references to places and currencies when these concepts are not part of the
construct measured.
- Convergence
o instruments are developed independently within cultures, and all instruments are
subsequently administered in all cultures. An advantage of the approach is that it
captures both universal aspects and cultural specifics of a construct.
o Instruments developed from the convergence approach are a combination of
assembly and, subsequently, adoption in terms of instrument choice.
IMPLEMENTATION STAGE
- Monitoring administrators & respondents
- Adequate administration of tests
- Clear instructions > protocol for everyone to use
ANALYSIS STAGE
- Exploratory factor analysis - compares factor structures > when dimensions of constructs
unclear
- Confirmatory factor analysis - theory based > examines the meaning of the constructs
THEME 8: PART 1
FAULTLINES, PERFORMANCE AND
CONFLICT
Faultines are “hypothetical dividing lines that may split a group into subgroups based on one or more
attributes”. Subgroup formation can hinder group performance through increased intragroup
competition and decreased communication, information sharing, and motivation to contribute.
Objective faultlines = sharing for example a demographic characterstic such as age and
creating groups based on that
Subjective faultlines = perceived groups by people → might have different impact
Further, the categorization–elaboration model (CEM) combines social identity with information
processing theories to predict that categorization pressures and negative effects of faultlines can be
avoided when groups capitalize on their diverse knowledge and perspectives through information
elaboration.
FAULTLINES AND GROUP CONFLICT
Groups researchers have identified three distinct types of conflict:
- Task conflict involves disagreements over work-related issues
, - Relationship conflict includes disagreement about interpersonal issues
- Process conflict refers to disagreements over how work gets done
All three types of conflict (relationship, task, and process conflict) buffer the negative effect of
demographic faultlines on group performance.
references to places and currencies when these concepts are not part of the
construct measured.
- Convergence
o instruments are developed independently within cultures, and all instruments are
subsequently administered in all cultures. An advantage of the approach is that it
captures both universal aspects and cultural specifics of a construct.
o Instruments developed from the convergence approach are a combination of
assembly and, subsequently, adoption in terms of instrument choice.
IMPLEMENTATION STAGE
- Monitoring administrators & respondents
- Adequate administration of tests
- Clear instructions > protocol for everyone to use
ANALYSIS STAGE
- Exploratory factor analysis - compares factor structures > when dimensions of constructs
unclear
- Confirmatory factor analysis - theory based > examines the meaning of the constructs
THEME 8: PART 1
FAULTLINES, PERFORMANCE AND
CONFLICT
Faultines are “hypothetical dividing lines that may split a group into subgroups based on one or more
attributes”. Subgroup formation can hinder group performance through increased intragroup
competition and decreased communication, information sharing, and motivation to contribute.
Objective faultlines = sharing for example a demographic characterstic such as age and
creating groups based on that
Subjective faultlines = perceived groups by people → might have different impact
Further, the categorization–elaboration model (CEM) combines social identity with information
processing theories to predict that categorization pressures and negative effects of faultlines can be
avoided when groups capitalize on their diverse knowledge and perspectives through information
elaboration.
FAULTLINES AND GROUP CONFLICT
Groups researchers have identified three distinct types of conflict:
- Task conflict involves disagreements over work-related issues
, - Relationship conflict includes disagreement about interpersonal issues
- Process conflict refers to disagreements over how work gets done
All three types of conflict (relationship, task, and process conflict) buffer the negative effect of
demographic faultlines on group performance.
