Decision Making in an Automated Environment: The Effects of Anonymity and Proximity with a Group Decision Support System*
- 1 March 1991
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Decision Sciences
- Vol. 22 (2) , 266-279
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-5915.1991.tb00346.x
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.Keywords
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