This literature review examines the management and organization of interdisciplinary research (IR) teams, with a focus on scientific groups composed of members from diverse disciplines working on...
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This literature review examines the management and organization of interdisciplinary research (IR) teams, with a focus on scientific groups composed of members from diverse disciplines working on complex, broadly defined problems. Drawing from academic, industrial, and government settings, the report identifies key factors influencing team performance, including leadership style, team age and size, communication patterns, conflict resolution, and task characteristics such as complexity and urgency. It highlights challenges unique to IR teams, such as disciplinary ethnocentrism, organizational constraints, and the lack of team skills. The review also critiques the limitations of existing literature, particularly its focus on university-based teams and neglect of social and psychological dynamics.