Date of Award

2013

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Psychology

Department

Psychology

First Advisor

Kottke, Janet

Second Advisor

Gilbert, Janelle

Third Advisor

Riggs, Matt

Abstract

This purpose of this study is to provide both researchers and organizations with relevant information to define predictors of team performance and ultimately, make more accurate hiring decisions regarding the selection of positions that require teamwork. Research shows that about half of U.S. organizations utilize teams, because of this use of teamwork, a significant amount of research in the field of industrial and organizational psychology has focused on uncovering those variables that best predict team performance.

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