Editing Research:Question-06-Team-Composition-Diversity-Effects (section)

== Background and Motivation ==

Traditional approaches to software development team formation have emphasized technical skill aggregation and resource availability over composition optimization. However, emerging evidence suggests that team diversity and composition factors may be critical determinants of success, particularly in AI-augmented environments where effective human-AI collaboration requires sophisticated coordination and adaptation capabilities.

The research was motivated by several key observations:
* Significant variance in AI tool adoption success across similarly-skilled teams
* Reports of diverse teams showing superior adaptation to new AI technologies
* Limited empirical research on optimal team composition for human-AI collaboration
* Need for evidence-based team formation strategies for maximum capability development

Previous research in organizational psychology suggested diversity benefits, but lacked specific analysis of software development contexts and AI integration scenarios. This investigation addresses these gaps through comprehensive analysis of team performance across multiple diversity dimensions.