Theory of Teams
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Theory of Teams is an influential work in economic theory that analyzes how groups make decisions under uncertainty and how information and incentives affect collective performance.
All labels observed (1)
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| Theory of Teams canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T8901565 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Theory of Teams Context triple: [Jacob Marschak, notableWork, Theory of Teams]
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A.
Overarching Integrated Product Teams
Overarching Integrated Product Teams are cross-functional groups within the U.S. defense acquisition process that coordinate and integrate stakeholder input to support major program decisions.
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B.
Systems at Work
Systems at Work is a permanent exhibition at the National Postal Museum that explores the processes, technology, and people behind the operation of postal systems.
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C.
Integrated Operational Teams
Integrated Operational Teams are multidisciplinary units within the UN Department of Peace Operations that provide integrated planning, management, and support to specific peacekeeping missions and field operations.
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Joint Supervisory Teams
Joint Supervisory Teams are cross-border supervisory groups composed of staff from the European Central Bank and national competent authorities that oversee significant banks within the euro area under the Single Supervisory Mechanism.
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E.
Decisions and Organizations
Decisions and Organizations is a seminal collection of essays by James G. March that explores decision-making processes, organizational behavior, and theories of organizational choice.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Theory of Teams Target entity description: Theory of Teams is an influential work in economic theory that analyzes how groups make decisions under uncertainty and how information and incentives affect collective performance.
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A.
Overarching Integrated Product Teams
Overarching Integrated Product Teams are cross-functional groups within the U.S. defense acquisition process that coordinate and integrate stakeholder input to support major program decisions.
-
B.
Systems at Work
Systems at Work is a permanent exhibition at the National Postal Museum that explores the processes, technology, and people behind the operation of postal systems.
-
C.
Integrated Operational Teams
Integrated Operational Teams are multidisciplinary units within the UN Department of Peace Operations that provide integrated planning, management, and support to specific peacekeeping missions and field operations.
-
D.
Joint Supervisory Teams
Joint Supervisory Teams are cross-border supervisory groups composed of staff from the European Central Bank and national competent authorities that oversee significant banks within the euro area under the Single Supervisory Mechanism.
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E.
Decisions and Organizations
Decisions and Organizations is a seminal collection of essays by James G. March that explores decision-making processes, organizational behavior, and theories of organizational choice.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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work in economic theory ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
characterize optimal team arrangements under uncertainty
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explain how information and incentives affect collective performance ⓘ provide a formal framework for team decision-making ⓘ |
| analyzes |
coordination of actions among team members
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mechanisms for aggregating dispersed information ⓘ principal-agent relationships in groups ⓘ role of private information in team decisions ⓘ team production situations ⓘ trade-offs between risk sharing and incentives ⓘ |
| contributesTo |
game theory applications in organizations
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information design ⓘ mechanism design ⓘ organizational economics ⓘ theory of incentives ⓘ |
| field |
economics
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information economics ⓘ microeconomics ⓘ theory of the firm ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
effects of incentives on collective performance
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effects of information on collective performance ⓘ how groups make decisions under uncertainty ⓘ optimal incentive schemes in teams ⓘ optimal information sharing in teams ⓘ |
| hasConcept |
adverse selection in teams
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collective rationality ⓘ coordination mechanisms ⓘ incentive compatibility in teams ⓘ information structure ⓘ moral hazard in teams ⓘ risk sharing in teams ⓘ team objective function ⓘ |
| influenced |
analysis of collective performance in firms
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models of organizational design ⓘ research on information aggregation ⓘ research on team incentives ⓘ subsequent work in contract theory ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
collective decision-making under uncertainty
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coordination in groups ⓘ incentive problems in teams ⓘ information structures in organizations ⓘ team decision problems ⓘ |
| usedIn |
analysis of firm organization
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design of incentive contracts ⓘ design of information systems in organizations ⓘ economic models of teams and committees ⓘ study of collaborative decision-making ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Subject: Theory of Teams Description of subject: Theory of Teams is an influential work in economic theory that analyzes how groups make decisions under uncertainty and how information and incentives affect collective performance.
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