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Cognitive divergence and shared mental models in software development project teams
Author(s) -
Levesque Laurie L.,
Wilson Jeanne M.,
Wholey Douglas R.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
journal of organizational behavior
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.938
H-Index - 177
eISSN - 1099-1379
pISSN - 0894-3796
DOI - 10.1002/job.87
Subject(s) - mental model , psychology , structural equation modeling , divergence (linguistics) , cognition , team development , work (physics) , applied psychology , knowledge management , cognitive science , computer science , engineering , mechanical engineering , linguistics , philosophy , machine learning , neuroscience
This study examined the development of shared mental models in software development teams over time. Contrary to predictions, team members' mental models about the group's work and each other's expertise did not become more similar over time. Structural equation modelling revealed that as role differentiation increased in these teams, it led to a decrease in interaction and a corresponding decline in shared mental models. Implications for research on shared cognition and team development are explored. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.