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Lessons from a dozen years of group support systems research: a discussion of lab and field findings
Jay F. Nunamaker,Robert O. Briggs,Robert O. Briggs,Daniel Mittleman,Daniel Mittleman,Douglas R. Vogel,Douglas R. Vogel,Pierre A. Balthazard +7 more
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Groupware Grid as discussed by the authors is a tool for designing and evaluating group support systems (GSS) software, which is used at the University of Arizona to support cross-cultural and multicultural issues.Abstract:
During the past dozen years, researchers at the University of Arizona have built six generations of group support systems software, conducted over 150 research studies, and facilitated over 4,000 projects. This article reports on lessons learned through that experience. It begins by presenting a theoretical foundation for the Groupware Grid, a tool for designing and evaluating GSS. It then reports lessons from nine key domains: (1)GSS in organizations; (2) cross-cultural and multicultural issues; (3) designing GSS software; (4) collaborative writing; (5) electronic polling; (6) GSS facilities and room design; (7) leadership and facilitation; (8) GSS in the classroom; and (9) business process reengineering.read more
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