Building Winning Teams: A Review of Team Trust, Conflict, and Performance in Sports Organizations

Authors

  • Khalid Ali Mohsen Author
  • Naif Saleh Al-Barha Author
  • Mohammed Hussein Ahmed Alnadhari Author
  • Saber Benaissa Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59992/IJESA.2023.v2n10p3

Keywords:

Team Conflict, Team Trust, Cooperation, Emotional Trust, Cognitive Trust

Abstract

Team conflict is an important factor that profoundly affects the competition and training process. Among the many factors affecting the competition and training effect, team conflict has always been ignored. In sports teams, team members have a high degree of interdependence, and members interact frequently and need to trust each other to achieve success. Trust, as the basis and premise of cooperation among sports team members, promotes the coordination between team members, and reduces team conflicts. Furthermore, it creates excellent team performance. In the realm of sports teams, scholars' attention to group sports forms the basis for understanding organizational structures, shared goals, and the need for a high degree of trust. The classification of job interdependence further delineates the collaborative nature within sports teams. The intricate relationship between team trust and team conflict is examined, shedding light on the pivotal role of trust in fostering communication, reducing conflicts, and encouraging alignment towards common goals. Thus, the present review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the concepts of team, team trust, and team conflict, particularly in the context of sports teams. It also sheds light on the intricate relationships and dynamics within teams, aiming to contribute valuable insights to the fields of management science, sports organization, and team dynamics.

Author Biographies

  • Khalid Ali Mohsen

    MSc, Sport Management, School of Physical Education and Sport Training, Shanghai University of Sport, China

  • Naif Saleh Al-Barha

    PhD, Physical Education and Sport Coaching, Shanghai University of Sport, China

    Department of Physical Activity, Albaydha University, Yemen

  • Mohammed Hussein Ahmed Alnadhari

    Associate Professor, Physical Activity, Sport Media, Department of Physical Activity, Faculty of Education and Science, Albaydha University, Yemen

  • Saber Benaissa

    Associate Professor, Physical Activity, Institute of Physical Education and Sports, Algeria

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2023-12-15

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Building Winning Teams: A Review of Team Trust, Conflict, and Performance in Sports Organizations. (2023). The International Journal of Educational Sciences and Arts, 2(10). https://doi.org/10.59992/IJESA.2023.v2n10p3