Teams as technology: strengths, weaknesses, and trade-offs in cognitive task performance

摘要: Purpose – This paper aims to assert that teams are a technology used achieve task goals or social objectives cannot be accomplished by individuals alone. Much current work in organizations is knowledge based, so it important know when apply as and how can effectively utilized for cognitive performance. describes number of strengths, weaknesses trade-offs accompany performing tasks. Design/methodology/approach Research comparing team performance similarly treated indicates on average exceed the tasks; however, rarely match their best member. Findings Based analysis this research, set strengths highlighted: information pooling, error correction, meta-knowledge, reliability sharing. Two tasks also identified: slow action coordi...