rolediffer
Rolediffer is a term used in sociotechnical research to denote the process or result of measuring differences between roles within a system. In practice, rolediffer refers to a formalized framework for comparing the attributes, responsibilities, and interactions associated with distinct roles, such as job positions, team functions, or moderation duties.
A role is represented as a feature vector in a multidimensional space. Dimensions may include permissions,
Rolediffer employs dissimilarity or distance measures to compare pairs of role vectors. Common approaches include Euclidean
Applications include organizational design, role mining, and workforce analytics. Rolediffer can help identify gaps, overlaps, or
Limitations include dependence on the quality and scope of input data and on the chosen feature set.