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State Tolerance of Ambiguity Drives Performance and Well-Being Outcomes Within Project Managers: Evidence from a Five-Wave Longitudinal Study

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigates Tolerance of Ambiguity in project managers, focusing on how their ability to navigate ambiguous situations varies over time and influences their performance. In a four-week study of 275 project managers, we tracked changes in Tolerance of Ambiguity in project managers and found that these temporary fluctuations were significantly associated with positive mood, adaptive performance, and project progress. Factors such as self-control, coping skills, creativity, and supportive leadership emerged as key drivers of these changes. This study highlights Tolerance of Ambiguity as a dynamic, context-dependent competency in project managers, offering novel insights for enhancing project managers’ ability to navigate ambiguous situations.

Source: Project Management Journal

DOI: 10.1177/87569728241299290

Authors: Peter J. O’Connor, Anna W. Wiewiora, Andrew Spark

Institution: Queensland University of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Construction Project Management and Performance

Subfield: Management Science and Operations Research

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,700

OpenAlex ID: W4405550250

FWCI: 0.618

Cites: 43

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10