Shared understanding facilitates coordinated
activity, but effective knowledge integration
also requires that each individual is aware of
everyone else's knowledge repertoire. 'Reciprocal'
or 'group' interdependence, such as that
occurring within a soccer or debating team,
necessitates coordination by mutual adjustment
(Thompson, 1967: 56). Achieving this without
explicit communication requires that each team
member recognizes the abilities of other team
members. Such mutual recognition permits successful
coordination even in novel situations.