Role Theory Plus Autonomy Spectrum: A Framework for Keeping Agents on Task
KarlMuth · x · 2026-09-03
- Synthesizing the thread's methodology: after organizing data, use Rizzo et al. (1970) role theory to define agent roles with a center of emphasis and boundaries.
- Then position agents on an autonomy spectrum and apply the OCB model to anticipate where they might freelance, over-help, or wander.
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