Characteristics and Development Stages of Project Teams in Corporate Research and Development
Examination and Proposal of an Evaluation Model
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Team Building, Research and Development, Tuckman Model, Multiple Regression AnalysisAbstract
In corporate R&D activities, the formation of project teams with members possessing different expertise for each theme can lead to challenges in team building as projects are driven forward within a relatively short term. This study examined the characteristics of project teams capable of overcoming the 'Storming Stage' based on a survey conducted among employees engaged in research and development within an actual corporation. There were correlations observed between the development stage of the team and self-evaluation of the team, team score, members' proactiveness, cooperativeness, timing of concept determination, and timing of technical goal setting, while no correlations were found with variables such as members' age, years of service, project type, and presence of commendation. An evaluation model was developed using multiple regression analysis to assess the team's development stage. The created model suggested that the timing of concept determination and mutual trust have an impact on the team's development stage. Consequently, it is possible to evaluate the characteristics of ongoing project teams.
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