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Mission Analysis

Definition

"Interpretation and evolution of the team’s mission, including identification of its main task as well as the operative environmental conditions and team resources viable for mission execution." (Marks et al., 2001, p. 363)

Recent Articles

  • Mathieu, J. E., Wolfson, M. A., Park, S., Luciano, M. M., Bedwell-Torres, W. L., Ramsay, P. S., Klock, E. A., & Tannenbaum, S. I. (2022). Indexing dynamic collective constructs using computer-aided text analysis: Construct validity evidence and illustrations featuring team processes. Journal of Applied Psychology, 107(4), 533–559. https://doi.org/10.1037/apl0000856
    • Using Marks et al. team processes, illustrated a model to use communications as a construct valid measure of collective constructs that occur over time.
  • Açikgöz, A., Latham, G. P., & Acikgoz, F. (2020). Mediation of scenario planning on the reflection-performance relationship in New Product Development Teams. Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing, 36(2), 256–268. https://doi.org/10.1108/jbim-07-2019-0321
    • Evaluated the role of scenario planing as a mediator between reflection and task performance in product development teams. Found that scenario planning mediates reflection in product developemnt speed and new product success.
  • Mathieu, J. E., Luciano, M. M., D’Innocenzo, L., Klock, E. A., & LePine, J. A. (2019). The development and construct validity of a team processes survey measure. Organizational Research Methods, 23(3), 399–431. https://doi.org/10.1177/1094428119840801
    • Developed a survey and used data from over 700 teams to test the content and construct validity of Marks et al.'s higher order model. Found consistent results with process dimensions and framwork, also found evidence of descriminant validity to encourage their use as a measure of team processes.