The Influence of Subgroup Dynamics on Knowledge Coordination in Distributed Software Development Teams: A Transactive Memory System and Group Faultline Perspective

Submitted by Super Admin on Wed, 2009-07-15 17:39

Publication Type:

IFIP Paper

Authors:

Shen, Yide; Michael Gallivan

Source:

Information Technology in the Service Economy: Challenges and Possibilities for the 21st Century, p.103 - 116 (2008)

URL:

http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-09768-8_7

Abstract:

With the globalization of the software industry, distributed software teams (DSTs) have become increasingly common. Among the various social aspects that are essential to the success of distributed software projects, the focus of this research
is the impact of inter-subgroup dynamics on knowledge coordination. To address this research question, we extend and apply
theory from two primary sources: transactive memory systems theory and the faultline model. We describe afield survey study
that is in progress. The findings from this study will inform managers on how DSTs develop capabilities to perform successfully
across temporal, geographic and cultural boundaries.