Effects of four modes of group communication on the outcomes of software requirements determination

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-1998

Abstract

Research on computer-mediated communication and group support systems has focused on the study of a single mode of communication technology in comparison to unsupported face-to-face (FtF) groups. However, as organizations combine traditional FtF meetings with a variety of anytime/anyplace communication technologies to support collaborative work, the need to study these new forms of interaction grows greater. This experiment builds on prior work by comparing the effectiveness of four modes of communication for groups working on the upstream phases of software development: (1) face-to-face, (2) synchronous computer conferencing, (3) asynchronous computer conferencing, and (4) combined FtF and asynchronous computer conferencing. Teams of graduate students determined the requirements for an automated post office as a course assignment over a period of two weeks. The creativity and quality of solutions produced by groups in the combined condition were higher than those in the remaining three communication mod es. Combined groups were generally more satisfied with their solutions, although no differences among conditions were found regarding satisfaction with the process used to accomplish work.

Identifier

0032223751 (Scopus)

Publication Title

Journal of Management Information Systems

External Full Text Location

https://doi.org/10.1080/07421222.1998.11518198

ISSN

07421222

First Page

99

Last Page

118

Issue

1

Volume

15

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