Constructing social networks on the basis of task and knowledge networks using WESTT

Neville A. Stanton, Chris Baber, Robert J. Houghton · ePrints Soton (University of Southampton) · 2007

In this paper, we propose that it is possible to combine conventional Human Factors approaches to task analysis and crew models to the study of covert networks. The intention is to add to the debate and methods that surround the study of covert networks. We suggest that it is possible to use Human Factors methods to both inform Social Network Analysis approaches, and to provide representations by which intelligence can be shared and explored. The paper is couched in terms of the WESTT approach, which assumes that any given organisation requires social, task and knowledge descriptions in order to submit to analysis

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