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Pitt, Wright And Harkabus (2012)

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Methodology Wright, and Harkabus (2012) seeks to fill a gap in the literature, add to the knowledge base, and contribute to theory on the role EI in virtual team viability as there is no previous research on this phenomena. Their research methodology, approach, and design uses input-process-output (IPO) model to appropriately answer the research question as the IPO model is the most prevalent model for studying team viability and effectiveness as it allows for the various inputs and processes such as individual team members abilities and characteristics, organizational resources, behaviors, communication, and social interaction to measure outcomes such as performance, viability, effectiveness, and efficacy (Ilgen, Hollenbeck, Johnson, & Jundt, …show more content…

In the case of Pitt, Wright, and Harkabus (2012) emotional intelligence is the input, virtual communication is the process, and team viability is the outcome. Furthermore, Pitt, Wright, and Harkabus (2012) sought to overcome criticisms associated with using the IPO model such as the IPO model studies static not dynamic teams and other constructs can account for input effects on the process (Ilgen, Hollenbeck, Johnson, & Jundt, 2005; LePine, Piccolo, Jackson, & Mathieu, 2008; Lin, Baruch, & Shih, 2012; McGrath, Arrow, & Brerdahl, 2000) by using time series to measure changes in variable over the course the study and the Sobel test to show that virtual communication exclusively mediated the relationship between team viability and EI (Pitts, Wright, & Harkabus, 2012). In addition, the utilization of the Tinsel Town Simulation used by organizations to improve team dynamics allows for the practical application and generalizability of study results. Additionally, the authors' …show more content…

Furthermore, online research presents ethical challenges in recruitment and selection through the lack of diversity and bias selection as only individuals with access to internet can participate (Buchanan & Hvidzak, 2009; Colvin & Lanigan, 2005; Emery, 2014). In the case Pitts, Wright, and Harkabus recruitment occurred using a secured website after obtaining the university's permission to recruit psychology students and the study utilizes non-probability convenience sampling; which was appropriate and ethical as the study design dealt with virtual teams and communication, eliminates selection bias, and the recruitment website was secure and separate from the study consistent with the best internet research practices addressed in Buchanan and Hvidzak (2009), Colvin & Lanigan (2005), Emery (2014) and Rooke (2013). The authors' adherence to APA guidelines and identified best practices suggested by scholarly research adds to the overall

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