How does small talk affect task performance in Spanish corporate settings

The search did not return specific studies directly addressing small talk’s impact on task performance specifically in Spanish corporate settings. However, one relevant study on workplace small talk in the Chinese context indicates that small talk positively affects task performance by boosting relational energy and positive affect, which can improve work outcomes. This suggests that small talk facilitates better interpersonal relations that may enhance task performance indirectly. ¹

There is also mention of small talk concepts in industrial and task-oriented dialogue systems to improve user engagement and experience, implying that small talk can create a more natural, comfortable interaction environment, likely applicable to workplace settings. ²

No direct studies in the Spanish corporate or cultural context were found in this search, but the evidence from other corporate cultures indicates that small talk, often seen as superficial, actually supports better task performance by fostering positive social and emotional dynamics.

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