Hypotheses Testing

H1- the use of a given metaphor for teamwork is likely to vary across nations.

H2- the higher the power distance, the more likely it is that team-work metaphors with clear roles will be used

H3- individualism decreases the likelihood that teamwork metaphors which are broad in scope will be used.

H4- the use of a given metaphor for teamwork is likely to vary across organisations.

H5- an organisational emphasis on performance increases the likelihood that teamwork metaphors implying clear outcomes will be used.

H6- an organisational emphasis on rewards decreases the likelihood that teamwork metaphors implying voluntary membership will be used.

H7- an organisational emphasis on tight control increases the likelihood that teamwork metaphors with clear roles will be used.

H8- the greater the organisation’s emphasis on employee orientation, the more likely it is that teamwork metaphors that are broad in scope will be used.