Harmonizing Future Time Orientations: Moderated Impact on Team Performance

This paper investigates the correlation between team future time orientation differences (FTOD) and team performance while exploring potential moderation by team and task characteristics, including task interdependence, commitment to team goals, and collective efficacy. Data were collected via cross-sectional questionnaires from 263 individuals across 73 student teams at U.S. universities to assess the hypothesized relationships. The results indicate a consistent negative association between FTOD and team performance. Moreover, the study reveals that goal commitment mitigates the negative impact of FTOD on team performance. These findings have theoretical and practical implications for managing team performance across different future time orientations.