Task structure as a boundary condition for collective intelligence

In 2010, a new research stream began on collective intelligence (CI), defined as group's general ability to perform consistently well across wide variety of tasks. Subsequent empirical evidence presents mixed picture. Some studies have found groups exhibit CI while others not. To resolve these disparate results, we compare 21 experimental understand what influences whether CI. We find that task structure is boundary condition for in well-structured tasks but not ill-structured For tasks, has more nuanced set multiple factors may be interpreted different facets This extends our understanding by suggesting the original definition was too all-encompassing. should reconceptualized multi-dimensional phenomenon, similar individual intelligence. highlight avenues future continue move forward, particularly regarding