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Strategic group decision support systems--a guide for the unwary.

P N Finlay1, C Marples

  • 1Department of Management Studies, Loughborough University of Technology.

Long Range Planning
|May 8, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Information technology aids group strategic planning. However, some Group Decision Support Systems (Group DSS) may negatively impact meeting quality, despite generally favorable reviews.

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Area of Science:

  • Information Science
  • Management Science
  • Computer Science

Background:

  • Growing interest in using information technology to enhance group processes.
  • Strategic planning is a key area where group process improvement is sought.
  • Existing literature often highlights the benefits of technology in group settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe three major approaches of information technology supporting group process.
  • To analyze the favorable reception of Group Decision Support Systems (Group DSS).
  • To discuss research findings on the potential negative effects of some Group DSS on meeting quality.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on Group DSS.
  • Description of three distinct technological approaches for group support.
  • Analysis of research findings, contrasting positive and negative impacts.

Main Results:

  • Identification and description of three developing approaches in Group DSS.
  • General positive sentiment towards Group DSS in published articles.
  • Empirical evidence suggesting some Group DSS can degrade meeting quality.

Conclusions:

  • While Group DSS offers potential benefits for strategic planning, careful consideration of specific system designs is crucial.
  • Further research is needed to understand and mitigate the negative impacts of certain Group DSS on group dynamics and meeting outcomes.
  • The effectiveness of Group DSS is contingent on the specific application and implementation within the group context.

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