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Complex sociotechnical systems require a shift in focus from individual teams to the larger multiteam system. This new perspective is crucial for understanding and improving these intricate systems.

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Area of Science:

Sociotechnical Systems Research
Applied Psychology
Organizational Behavior

Background:

Teams are the primary lens for analyzing complex sociotechnical systems.
This lens is insufficient due to features like mixed-motive goals and layered social identities.
Existing frameworks do not fully capture the complexities of these systems.

Purpose of the Study:

Introduce the multiteam system as a novel unit of analysis.
Establish multiteam systems as a key area for applied research.
Provide a framework for understanding complex sociotechnical systems.

Main Methods:

Reviewing key findings from multiteam systems research.
Analyzing studies within the special issue.
Focusing on focal constructs and the unit of analysis.

Main Results:

Progress in understanding complex sociotechnical systems is evident.
A shift in the unit of analysis from team to system level is necessary.
The multiteam system offers a more appropriate analytical level.

Conclusions:

Understanding complex sociotechnical systems requires analyzing the macrodynamics of larger team systems.
The multiteam system perspective is vital for future research.
This perspective can guide the development of tools (e.g., training, IT) to enhance system functioning.