The Temporal Aspect of Team Cognition: Proposing the Construct of Team Temporal Cognitions

This study proposes a new construct of team temporal cognitions to signify the temporal dimension of team cognition. The new construct consists of two sub-dimensions that incorporate both the shared understanding and the shared admiration of temporal requirements of tasks. It is argued that team members adjust their task actions based on their perceptions of designated schedules and deadlines; such perceptions inevitably affect the execution of team tasks, and ultimately affect team performance. A research framework is developed to theorize the sources and effects of team temporal cognitions, and to guide future research in the area.