The riddle of heterarchy: Power transitions in cross-functional teams
F Aime, S Humphrey, D DeRue, JB Paul Academy of Management Journal 2013
In this paper, we develop the concept of a power heterarchy, which is a conceptualization of power structures in groups that is more dynamic and fluid than traditional hierarchical structures. Through a study of 516 directional dyads in 45 teams, we demonstrate that heterarchical structures in which the expression of power actively shifts...