Semi-autonomous groups application in brazil: a survey-based approach

To survey the application of semi-autonomous groups and teamwork in a sample of firms, searching for patterns, results achieved and theory testing using inductive statistics. An inter-sectorial sample, composed of 49 firms that recognize to adopt the concept of autonomy. A questionnaire was sent either by email or conventional mail, to determine the characteristics of the firms respondents, the deepness and span of the teams' autonomy, results achieved, etc. Positive correlation between the degree of autonomy and results associated to superior capacity of learning, flexibility, and better information flow; results are limited to the sample, which was not designed to be probabilistic. The instrument used to evaluate the degree of teams' autonomy has shown statistical consistency, measured by Cronbach's alpha coefficient. The method can be replicated by other researchers at any other sample. It's also the first survey specific to the theme, in Brazil.