Este estudo preocupou-se em contribuir para uma melhor compreensão sobre um processo menos funcional das equipas, mais precisamente sobre a relação entre o impacto do conflito intergrupal e a adaptação como um processo fundamental para a eficácia do trabalho em equipa. Contudo, os resultados alcançados não foram tão positivos e conclusivos como o esperado, pelo que deve-se continuar à apostar em melhorar a eficácia das equipa, visto terem um papel tão fundamental nos dias de hoje. É também aconselhável que se investigue mais aprofundadamente os resultados marginalmente significativos.
No seguimento da questão de investigação estudada no presente estudo, poderia ser curioso compreender em que medida o comportamento do líder, sobre a sua equipa tem uma influência na diminuição do conflito intergrupal.
O Conflito é algo que temos que lidar com regularidade, por isso é completamente pertinente realizarem-se mais pesquisas sobre este tema, em diferentes setores e contextos, em amostras maiores.
35 Por fim, seria bastante interessante estudar-se a integração de variáveis externas como possíveis fatores de diminuição da influência negativa do conflito intergrupal, na eficácia das equipas, uma vez que uma equipa não são apenas influenciada por processos internos.
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Anexos
Anexo A – Explicação da investigação À direção
Enquanto Coordenadora científica do Projecto “ConsulTeam”, gostaria de solicitar a vossa autorização para aplicar um questionário às equipas de consultores da vossa empresa e assim como aos responsáveis diretos dessas equipas. Trata-se de um projecto de investigação levado a cabo por um grupo de investigadores do ISCTE-Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, focado na eficácia do trabalho em equipa em contexto de empresas de consultoria. O principal objetivo deste projeto é identificar os fatores relacionados com trabalho em equipa que contribuem para a eficácia dos projetos realizados e para a satisfação quer dos clientes quer dos próprios consultores.
Os questionários são distribuídos em papel por um dos membros da equipa de investigação e demora sensivelmente 15 minutos a preencher. O questionário do líder, de muito menor dimensão, demora cerca de 5 minutos a preencher. Aproveito para salientar que o nome da vossa empresa não será mencionado em qualquer documento.
Comprometemo-nos a disponibilizar no final do ano letivo, após a conclusão do estudo, um documento com as principais conclusões a todas as empresas participantes.
Estou inteiramente ao dispor para responder a qualquer questão relacionada com este projecto e a aplicação dos questionários ([email protected]).
Com os melhores cumprimentos,
___________________________________________ Ana Margarida Passos
Professora no Departamento de Recursos Humanos e Comportamento Organizacional
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Anexo B - Questionário para os membros da equipa
QUESTIONÁRIO AOS COLABORADORES
1. Este questionário insere-se num projeto de investigação levado a cabo por um grupo de investigadores do ISCTE-Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, focado na eficácia do trabalho em equipa em contexto de empresas de consultoria. O principal objetivo deste projeto é identificar os fatores relacionados com o trabalho em equipa que contribuem para a eficácia dos projetos realizados e para a satisfação, quer dos clientes, quer dos próprios consultores.
2. Os dados recolhidos serão exclusivamente analisados pela equipa de investigação, estando garantido o anonimato.
3. As perguntas estão construídas de modo a que apenas tenha de assinalar a resposta que lhe parecer mais adequada. Procure responder sem se deter demasiadamente em cada questão.
4. Não há respostas certas ou erradas. O que nos interessa é exclusivamente a sua opinião pessoal.
5. Para cada pergunta existe uma escala. Pode utilizar qualquer ponto da escala desde que o considere adequado.
6. Responda a todo o questionário de seguida, sem interrupções.
Para qualquer esclarecimento, ou para receber informação adicional sobre o estudo por favor contacte: Prof.ª Doutora Ana Margarida Passos ([email protected]).
Obrigado pela sua colaboração!
Para responder a este questionário pense no projeto de consultoria em que está atualmente envolvido e na equipa em que está a trabalhar
1. As questões que a seguir se apresentam procuram descrever os comportamentos da equipa. Indique em que medida concorda com cada uma delas utilizando a escala de resposta:
Discordo Totalmente Discordo muito Discordo em parte Não concordo nem discordo Concordo em parte Concordo muito Concordo Totalmente 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
A nossa equipa é eficaz…
1. A levar a cabo ações criativas para resolver problemas para os quais não há respostas fáceis ou diretas.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
2. A encontrar formas inovadoras de lidar com situações inesperadas. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3. Em ajustar-se e lidar com situações imprevistas, mudando rapidamente
de foco e tomando as medidas adequadas.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
4. A desenvolver planos de ação alternativos, num curto espaço de tempo, para lidar com imprevistos.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
5. Na procura e desenvolvimento de novas competências para dar resposta a situações/ problemas.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
6. A ajustar o estilo pessoal de cada membro ao da equipa como um todo.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
7. Na melhoria das relações interpessoais tendo em consideração as necessidades e aspirações de cada membro.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8. A manter o foco mesmo quando lida com várias situações e responsabilidades.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
2. As seguintes afirmações referem-se a sentimentos que algumas equipas têm em relação ao seu trabalho. Utilize, por favor, a mesma escala apresentada anteriormente.
1. Quando estamos a trabalhar sentimo-nos cheios de energia. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2. Sentimo-nos com força e energia quando estamos a trabalhar. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
3. Estamos entusiasmados com este trabalho. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
4. Este trabalho inspira-nos. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
5. Durante o trabalho, temos vontade de participar nas diversas atividades.
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6. Somos felizes quando estamos envolvidos neste trabalho. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7