An investigation of the attributes contributing to team effectiveness of engineering and science faculty

This study examined the effectiveness of engineering and science faculty when working in teams. Engineering and science faculty members participating in the Foundation Coalition, a National Science Foundation educational reform initiative, were surveyed regarding their attitudes toward teamwork. In addition to examining faculty members attitudes, this study sought to identify the strengths and weaknesses of faculty work teams, to prioritize parameters affecting team effectiveness and to determine if there is a difference in perceived team success based on team functionality or concentration.