Abstract
Recent advances in information systems technology have made it possible to support the work of interacting groups using networked personal computers. A laboratory experiment was conducted using a group decision support system to evaluate effects of anonymity and proximity on group process in automated group problem solving. Twenty groups of four persons each performed an idea‐generating task using an interactive electronic brainstorming program. This experiment's main findings were: (1) Group members working anonymously and apart generated more comments. (2) Working in the same room increased satisfaction. (3) Highest levels of perceived system effectiveness were reported under anonymity.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 266-279 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Decision Sciences |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 1991 |
Keywords
- Decision Processes
- Decision Support Systems
- Group Decision Processes
- Human Information Processing.
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ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Business, Management and Accounting
- Strategy and Management
- Information Systems and Management
- Management of Technology and Innovation