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Consequently, based on the study’s findings, we propose the following eight
propositions :
Regarding the factors that influence the development of task and relationship
behaviors within teams:

Proposition 1: Low team psychological safety will delay the entry into the Conflict
phase.
Proposition 2: Low relatedness between project tasks and team members'

organizational roles will delay the entry into the Cohesion phase.
Proposition 3: Having a competent and recognized leader during the early stages will
extend the Dependency phase.
Proposition 4: Significant team constraints will prolong the Orientation phase.

Regarding the factors that lead to nonlinear team development:
Proposition 5: Low task interdependence will reduce the chances of entering the
Interdependence phase.

Proposition 6: Having a transformational leader during the early stages will reduce
the chances of entering the Conflict phase.

Regarding how task and relationship development mutually influence each other:
Proposition 7: The development of task and relationship behaviors in teams is

mutually intertwined rather than progressing simultaneously. For
example, the Orientation and Organization phase triggers the Conflict
phase; subsequently, the Cohesion phase triggers the Problem-solving

phase. Lastly, the Problem-solving phase triggers the Interdependence
phase.

Regarding the influence of punctuated equilibrium in team development:
Proposition 8: Unforeseen changes in team social structure and resources will impact

the equilibrium and progression of team development. However, the
impact will depend on the stability of the current developmental phase.

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