A meta-analysis of team-efficacy, potency, and performance: interdependence and level of analysis as moderators of observed relationships

J Appl Psychol. 2002 Oct;87(5):819-32. doi: 10.1037/0021-9010.87.5.819.

Abstract

Meta-analytic techniques were used to examine level of analysis and interdependence as moderators of observed relationships between task-specific team-efficacy, generalized potency, and performance. Sixty-seven empirical studies yielding 256 effect sizes were identified and meta-analyzed. Results demonstrated that relationships are moderated by level of analysis. Effect sizes were stronger at the team level (p = .39) than at the individual level (p = .20). At the team level, both team-efficacy and potency had positive relationships with performance (ps = .41 and .37, respectively). Interdependence significantly moderated the relationship between team-efficacy and performance, but not between potency and performance. The relationship between team-efficacy and performance was stronger when interdependence was high (p = .45) than when it was low (p = .34).

Publication types

  • Meta-Analysis
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Codependency, Psychological*
  • Cooperative Behavior*
  • Humans
  • Interpersonal Relations*
  • Workplace