BENEFITS AND DISADVANTAGES OF INDIVIDUALS' MULTIPLE TEAM MEMBERSHIP: THE MODERATING ROLE OF ORGANIZATIONAL TENURE

Аннотация

This study examines the benefits and disadvantages of individuals' multiple team membership and explores the moderating role of organizational tenure in this relationship. Multiple team membership refers to individuals' participation in multiple teams simultaneously. While previous research has shown mixed findings regarding the outcomes of multiple team membership, little is known about the role of organizational tenure in shaping these outcomes. Drawing on social exchange theory and role theory, this study proposes that organizational tenure can moderate the relationship between multiple team membership and its outcomes. The study employs a quantitative research design and collects data from employees in various organizations. The results indicate that individuals' multiple team membership can lead to both positive and negative outcomes, such as increased task diversity and coordination challenges. However, the relationship between multiple team membership and outcomes is contingent upon organizational tenure, with longer-tenured employees experiencing different benefits and disadvantages compared to shorter-tenured employees. The findings contribute to the understanding of the complexities associated with multiple team membership and provide insights into the role of organizational tenure in shaping the outcomes of individuals' participation in multiple teams.