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ABSTRACT
Current theories of goal-directed action in networks of closely collaborating teams, have yet to provide a framework that can assist in identifying specific points of multiteam system (MTS) action that led to performance breakdowns. Expanding upon previous frameworks, we develop an MTS action taxonomy detailing 29 within-team alignment and between-team behaviors that occur during the action phase of MTS performance. The taxonomy is built upon our model of MTS action subphases which delineates MTS action into three interrelated, multilevel phases: acting, monitoring, and recalibrating. We evaluate the content validity of the taxonomy using subject matter expert interviews and case studies within a US Navy context. We discuss implications regarding the applicability of the MTS action subphase framework and associated taxonomy for diagnostic and training purposes.
Acknowledgments
We gratefully acknowledge the current and former US Navy personnel whose generosity made it possible to conduct our research. Data collection was coordinated by Mr. Peter Morford and Lieutenant Commander Bradley Steidle, to whom we are very thankful. We also thank the various research assistants, Allison Harris, Katelyn McCoy, Michael Schulman, and Lauren Campbell for their support in data analysis for this project.
Disclosure statement
No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).
Data availability statementff
The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author, EMT, upon reasonable request.
Notes
1 We would like to thank an anonymous reviewer for these suggestions regarding multilevel measurement considerations when conducting research to provided evidence for construct and criterion-related validity.