Construal level diversity in teams

Abstract

Despite the burgeoning number of studies on team diversity, research regarding deeplevel diversity remains sparse. This dissertation delves into the exploration of construal level diversity, a crucial deep-level team characteristic. Since this is a novel form of diversity, in Essay 1, I investigated how trait construal level diversity influences team effectiveness, manifested in team performance, creativity, and satisfaction. In Essay 2, I studied whether considering construal level diversity could reconcile inconsistency in findings related to functional diversity in teams. Considering the dynamic nature of state construal level, in Essay 3, I discussed how state construal level diversity in teams changes over time. I tested my hypotheses in two 6-wave longitudinal field survey studies. Study 1 included 158 student teams during 6 weeks, and Study 2 included 117 work teams over 5 months. I discussed theoretical and practical implications at the end of each essay.