Teamwork Dysfunctions at Large – Scale Enterprises: Comparative Research Based on Norm-Referenced Testing
Teamwork Dysfunctions at Large – Scale Enterprises: Comparative Research Based on Norm-Referenced Testing

Summary/Abstract: The paper deals with the data obtained in the research which lasted for a period of 5 years and was carried out by a joint team of researchers. The test „Team Puls“ developed in Germany for the assessment of teamwork efficiency was adapted for Lithuanian production enterprises and served as the basis for the research. The test consists of 66 questions which reflect different aspects of teamwork. By the method of factor analysis primary questions were summarised into 6 scales (dimensions): 1) Orientation to goals and achievements; 2) Work dedication and responsibility; 3) Communication in the team; 4) Team management; 5) Team organisation; 6) The role and the status of the team in the organisation. The paper consists of two parts: Introduction, in which scientific topicality of the study is proved and theoretical assumptions are reviewed; and Research methods and results. Theoretical and empirical studies on teamwork carried out by Lithuanian and foreign researchers are reviewed in the theoretical part (Introduction) of the paper. Theoretically postulated 6 dimensions of the adapted test are shown, proved to be reasonably universal and acknowledged by other authors. In the second part, Research methods and results, the structure of the test is substantiated and described and psychometric measurements and formulations of the test phases are provided. Norm and target samples, 4 largescale production companies, where 403 employees representing 35 different working teams were tested, are also described in this part. Brief anonymous company profiles are provided.

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