Publication Date
2008
Document Type
Dissertation
Committee Members
Kevin Bennett (Committee Member), John Flach (Committee Chair), Scott Galster (Committee Member), W. Todd Nelson (Committee Member), Wayne Shebilske (Committee Member)
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Abstract
The present study explores the dynamic and emergent behavior of two teams, separately working through a synthetic task environment representing a battle management command and control domain under two levels of organizational centralization. While the manipulation of centralization had minimal effects on overall performance, evidence suggested that the need to seek authorization for actions from a central authority was a source of frustration. Both teams adapted over time, changing patterns of coordination to better meet the task demands. The results are discussed in the context of the concepts of normal accidents, high reliability organizations, and self-organization in complex organizations. Specific parallels between sensemaking in organization and perceptual-motor coordination (i.e., collaborative structures and smart mechanisms) are discussed.
Page Count
166
Department or Program
Department of Psychology
Year Degree Awarded
2008
Copyright
Copyright 2008, all rights reserved. This open access ETD is published by Wright State University and OhioLINK.
