ABSTRACT
Synthetic task environments (STEs) have emerged as an increasingly salient methodology to investigate organizational phenomena. They also represent a prominent medium for training essential individual and team com petencies, especially when the transfer domain is characterized by dynamic, high-stakes conditions. The value of STEs stems from their capability to abstract critical features from real-world tasks in a setting that is safe, cost-effective, and engaging. Despite these benefits, there remain crucial methodological and logistical factors that researchers and practitioners must consider. STEs encompass a wide range of platforms that vary in fidelity and functionality. These differences, for instance, may ultimately influence the control over experimentation efforts.
