Transactive Goal Dynamics Theory: A relational goals perspective on work teams and leadership. (2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fitzsimons, Gráinne M.; Sackett, Esther; Finkel, Eli J.
• Is Part Of: Research in organizational behavior. Volume 36(2016)
• Page Start: 135
• Page End: 155
• Publication Date: 2016
• Subjects: Teams -- Goals -- Multi-level -- Dyads; Organization -- Periodicals; Organizational behavior -- Periodicals; 302.3505
• DOI: 10.1016/j.riob.2016.11.006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0191-3085

Abstract

Abstract: Transactive Goal Dynamics (TGD) Theory is a multi-level, relational theory of goal pursuit that can be used to understand behavior within organizational teams. The theory describes the nature of goal-related interdependence (called transactive density ) within dyads and groups, and predicts when transactive density will have positive versus negative consequences for goal-related outcomes. TGD Theory states that within many close dyads and teams, individuals' goals, pursuits, and outcomes come to affect each other in a dense network of goal-related interdependence, with the individuals possessing and pursuing goals oriented toward themselves, other members of the system, and the system as a whole. This article discusses novel implications of the theory for the understanding of organizational teams and team leadership, and constraints on relational dynamics within organizational contexts.