Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2016
Journal / Book Title
Entrepreneurship and Management Journal
Abstract
Although prior research has investigated a number of conditions under which shared leadership in teams may improve team performance, team composition variables have been left unexplored. Using a sample of 144 teams in a technology incubator in China, this study explored the moderating effects of personality diversity on the relationship between shared leadership and entrepreneurial team performance. Results indicate that shared leadership improves entrepreneurial team performance; the strength of the relationship, however, depends on the level of team personality diversity. More specifically, when relationship-oriented personality diversity is high, the shared leadership—team performance relationship is stronger. These findings advance research in entrepreneurship, groups and teams, and shared leadership, and provide practical implications as well.
DOI
10.1007/s11365-014-0334-3
MSU Digital Commons Citation
Zhou, Wencang, "When Does Shared Leadership Matter in Entrepreneurial Teams: The Role of Personality Composition" (2016). Department of Management Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works. 27.
https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/management-facpubs/27
Published Citation
Zhou, W. (2016). When does shared leadership matter in entrepreneurial teams: the role of personality composition. International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal, 12(1), 153-169.