The cornerstone of most management research revolves around improving productivity and team performance.A crucial factor influencing team performance is the shared mental model that team members hold regarding task an...The cornerstone of most management research revolves around improving productivity and team performance.A crucial factor influencing team performance is the shared mental model that team members hold regarding task and team member related issues.This concept has garnered increasing attention from scholars,resulting in an abundance of literature.However,there remains a noticeable scarcity of a comprehensive literature review that combines both quantitative and qualitative analyses of shared mental model studies.In order to grasp a comprehensive understanding of the current status and future trends in the area,this study employs a bibliometric approach to review the literature on shared mental models published in the Web of Science Core Collection database from 1992 to 2023.Co-citation analysis is employed to thoroughly scrutinize the structure of this research area,computationally highlighting research hotspots,revealing potential future research directions and applications,as well as pinpointing pivotal turning points and landmarks in the field.Through scientific bibliometric analysis of knowledge structures and emerging trends,this review makes a substantial contribution to the contemporary literature on shared mental models,providing valuable insights for researchers and practitioners in the field.展开更多
基金supported by CAS-TWAS President's fellowship for international doctoral students.
文摘The cornerstone of most management research revolves around improving productivity and team performance.A crucial factor influencing team performance is the shared mental model that team members hold regarding task and team member related issues.This concept has garnered increasing attention from scholars,resulting in an abundance of literature.However,there remains a noticeable scarcity of a comprehensive literature review that combines both quantitative and qualitative analyses of shared mental model studies.In order to grasp a comprehensive understanding of the current status and future trends in the area,this study employs a bibliometric approach to review the literature on shared mental models published in the Web of Science Core Collection database from 1992 to 2023.Co-citation analysis is employed to thoroughly scrutinize the structure of this research area,computationally highlighting research hotspots,revealing potential future research directions and applications,as well as pinpointing pivotal turning points and landmarks in the field.Through scientific bibliometric analysis of knowledge structures and emerging trends,this review makes a substantial contribution to the contemporary literature on shared mental models,providing valuable insights for researchers and practitioners in the field.