Management Papers
Document Type
Book Chapter
Date of this Version
2005
Publication Source
Research on Managing Groups and Teams
Volume
7
Start Page
201
Last Page
227
DOI
10.1016/S1534-0856(05)07009-X
Abstract
Drawing on sociological role theory, this chapter introduces and explains the distinction between cosmopolitan and local role orientations as status categories in international teams. Qualitative data from a multimethod field study conducted at a leading international development agency illustrates that the high status of cosmopolitans and locals in this setting was based on expectations that these team members would enable their teams to more effectively interpret knowledge obtained from outside sources. The possible dynamics of status rivalry and deference in teams with cosmopolitan and local membership are explored, and their implications for team performance are addressed. Thus, status in groups is viewed as both contested and contingent on the situation.
Keywords
ILR, Cornell University, organizational behavior, sociological role theory, cosmopolitan, orientation, teams, qualitative data, performance, situation
Recommended Citation
Haas, M. R. (2005). Cosmopolitans and Locals: Status Rivalries, Deference, and Knowledge in International Teams. Research on Managing Groups and Teams, 7 201-227. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1534-0856(05)07009-X
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Date Posted: 27 November 2017