Teamwork competency scale (TCS) from the individual perspective in university students

  1. Melany Hebles 1
  2. Concepción Yániz-Álvarez-de-Eulate 2
  3. Manuel Alonso-Dos-Santos 3
  1. 1 Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción (Chile)
  2. 2 Universidad de Deusto (Spain)
  3. 3 Universidad de Granada (Spain)
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Journal:
JOTSE

ISSN: 2013-6374

Year of publication: 2022

Volume: 12

Issue: 2

Pages: 510-528

Type: Article

DOI: 10.3926/JOTSE.1478 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openDialnet editor

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Abstract

The main purpose of this study was to design and validate a scale to evaluate the development of teamwork competence of undergraduate students (TCS, teamwork competence scale). The research instrument used for validation and design has nine specific dimensions: Collective efficacy, learning orientation, establishing group goals, planning and coordination, communication, conflict management, problem solving, performance monitoring and back-up behavior. The sample consisted of a total of 802 freshmen of a Chilean university. For the statistical analysis, the method of partial least squares (PLS) was approached within a structural equation modeling (SEM). Results show that the TCS is a valid and reliable research instrument to assess the level of development of teamwork competence in undergraduate students.

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