This is the first of two parts that examine the issue of group development and its impact on
the study design of group support systems (GSS). We review the various models of group …

This paper is dedicated to the memory of Bye Wynne, who never held back from life,
charging those he touched with his vigor, heart, and mind. Thanks. This article reports on an …

A three-part conception of group identity is proposed that draws on common fate,
cohesiveness, and cognitive views of group identity. The changing contribution of these …

This article examines the impacts of two types of meeting facilitation that occur in traditional
and GSS environments: process and content facilitation. Based on existing facilitation …

The psychology, sociology, and management literature is rich with theory on the topic of
group development. Three general categories of developmental models have been …

Radical and discontinuous change is the order of the day in the 1990s. Organizations are
seeking to improve their fit with a constantly changing environment through initiatives such …

The use of group decision support systems (GDSS) is rapidly growing. One key factor in the
effectiveness of these systems may be the manner in which users are supported in their use …

This paper addresses the socio-emotional dimension that exists in Group Support
Systems(GSS) meeting environments from the perspective of the facilitator. A theoretical …

Software technology in the form of decision and group support systems has been deployed
in many work environments. In some cases, these technologies are installed and used with …

The rapid digitalization of the world has affected engineering and design in a variety of
ways, including the introduction of new computer-aided ideation tools. Cognitive assistants …