Size Matters: How Big Should a Military Design Team be?

摘要: Abstract : While the literature on size of small groups and teams is extensive, there little research design team sizes no formal or analysis a military team. This monograph investigates optimal composition for The multidisciplinary survey that draws from theory, organization leadership social psychology, anthropology. results indicate ideal 5 to 6 people; however, can be effective up 9. findings also demonstrate 20 members create an inefficient use cross-functional X-team structures provides basis team's structure composition. will most likely in some manner due diverse educational background its joint combined nature operations organizations. However, holds potential external focus. enables leverage resources develop concept best fit their unique operational context.