| dc.description.abstract | In this study, the importance of team mental models in relation to shared leadership and team
effectiveness is explained. Team mental models and shared leadership may have an impact on team
effectiveness. In addition, shared leadership could mediate the relation between team mental models
and team effectiveness. The study hypothesizes that (a) team mental models positively relates to team
effectiveness, (b) shared leadership positively relates to team effectiveness, and (c) the relation
between team mental models and team effectiveness is mediated by shared leadership. To investigate
these hypotheses, a questionnaire has been used. This questionnaire has been completed by various
specialists working in medical teams from the University Medical Center Utrecht, performing
operations in the operation room. Data have been analyzed using a multi-level analysis. According to
the data, Team mental models partly relates to team effectiveness. No direct and indirect effect has
been found between shared leadership and team mental models and team effectiveness. | |
